Malayalam filmmakers Khalid – Ashraf and Sameer charged in drug case

Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamsa, Sameer Thahir and their buddy Shalif Muhammad have been formally charged after their arrest in Kochi earlier this yr. The Kerala Excise Division’s Enforcement and Anti‑Narcotic Particular Squad filed a chargesheet within the Judicial First Class Justice of the Peace Courtroom, Ernakulam, citing the seizure of 1.5 g of hybrid ganja from a rented residence. All 4 have been granted bail and the investigation stays ongoing.

The case revolves round a small amount of hashish recovered throughout a pre‑daybreak raid on April 27 at an residence rented by cinematographer‑turned‑director Sameer Thahir close to Marine Drive, Kochi. The Excise workforce seized 1.5 g of suspected hybrid ganja, resulting in prices underneath Part 20(b)(ii)(A) of the NDPS Act for possession of a small amount and Part 29 for abetment and legal conspiracy. If convicted, the punishment could also be restricted to a wonderful.

The authorities have recognized a provider named Naveen from Kozhikode, however he’s but to be traced. Investigators highlighted that the flat was used with the data of Thahir, which resulted in motion in opposition to him as nicely. The incident has sparked debate about drug use in rental properties and its impression on Malayalam cinema, drawing consideration from media shops like The Hindu and PTI.

Khalid Rahman is thought for hits resembling Manjummel Boys and Thallumaala, Ashraf Hamsa for Thamaasha and Bheemante Vazhi, and Sameer Thahir for classics like Chappa Kurishu and Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi. The case continues to unfold because the courtroom proceedings start.