A 34-year-old television serial actress, Shamnath, was arrested by Paravur police on Friday night at her residence in Ozhivupara, Kerala. The arrest followed a tip-off leading to a raid at her home, where police found two milligrams of methylenedioxyphenethylamine (MDMA).
Authorities suspect Shamnath has been using the banned substance for some time. They are currently investigating to uncover those who supplied her with the drugs.
Police officials confirmed that around two milligrams of MDMA were found in Shamnath’s custody. Investigators believe the actress has been involved in substance abuse for a while.
Shamnath has been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). This arrest raises further concerns about substance abuse within the entertainment industry.
This case adds to the ongoing efforts to tackle the rising issue of drug use in the entertainment sector. The Narcotics Control Bureau has been involved in several high-profile drug cases within the industry in recent years.
