Bengaluru, 10 Nov (H.S.): The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have busted an allegedly illegal high-tech pool party organised at a private villa under the guise of Diwali celebrations, arresting three persons and seizing suspected narcotic substances and other prohibited items.

The raid was conducted at a private villa on Kariyammana Agrahara Road in Yemalur, near Marathahalli, following information about an unauthorised party involving drugs, alcohol and banned hookah products.

Police identified the arrested persons as Arihant Pandey, Abhinav Pandey and Parth. Investigators said the organisers had conducted the event without obtaining the necessary permissions from the authorities.

According to police, the party was extensively promoted through social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram. Online applications such as FV Social 404 and Hopsix were also allegedly used to attract young participants.

The organisers reportedly charged an entry fee of Rs 1,710 for men, Rs 1,080 for women and Rs 2,400 for couples. Investigators suspect that additional amounts were collected for narcotic substances and other items supplied during the event.

The party reportedly operated between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., with organisers adopting measures to avoid attracting police attention.

Instead of sharing the exact address, participants were allegedly provided only approximate location details, apparently to prevent law enforcement agencies from identifying the venue.

During the operation, CCB personnel found suspected MDMA, cannabis, alcohol and prohibited hookah products. Several materials were seized from the premises and sent for examination.

A case has been registered at Marathahalli police station, and further investigation is underway.

Police are examining the involvement of other individuals in organising and promoting the event, as well as the circumstances surrounding the suspected supply of narcotic substances.

The raid has brought to light alleged illegal activities conducted under the cover of private Diwali celebrations in Bengaluru.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Arun Lakshman