Social media influencer Orry summoned by Mumbai police in Rs 252-crore drug case
Mumbai: Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, has been summoned by the Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) in connection with the high-profile Rs 252-crore drug trafficking and manufacturing case.
The summons follows key revelations made by Mohammed Salim Sohail Shaikh, a drug supplier recently arrested and deported from Dubai. Shaikh is believed to have played a central role in the large-scale mephedrone seizure in Sangli in March 2024, reported Times of India on Thursday.
During his interrogation, Shaikh allegedly revealed that he had organised rave parties both in India and abroad, some of which were reportedly attended by several high-profile Bollywood celebrities. According to a report published by the Hindustan Times, Shaikh's disclosures implicated a number of prominent figures, including the son of Dawood’s deceased sister Haseena Parkar, actors Nora Fatehi, Shraddha Kapoor, and her brother Siddharth Kapoor, as well as filmmakers Abbas-Mustan and rapper Loka. Shaikh also mentioned Orry, who is believed to have attended some of these parties, along with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Zeeshan Siddique.
“We will decide whether to question other celebrities and political leaders mentioned by Shaikh after we question Orry,” HT quoted ANC officer as saying.
Shaikh, a resident of Nagpada in Mumbai, had been living in Dubai for the past three years, where he reportedly coordinated with drug peddlers and arranged supplies of raw materials for drug manufacturing units in several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Rajasthan.
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
