An Excise officer who was part of the investigation team said there was no adequate evidence against them in the case, in which a woman drug peddler, namely Taslima Sulthana, and her accomplice were arrested with ganja on 2 April by officials of the state Excise Department.
He, however, said they would be summoned again if necessary, as more clarity is required regarding certain matters related to the case.
According to the woman’s statement given to the Excise officials, the banned contraband was brought into the state for distribution in the tourism and film industries.
She claimed that she used to supply drugs to film personalities and even mentioned the names of two prominent actors.
It was based on this statement and the subsequent investigation that the Excise department issued notices to Chacko and Bhasi. PTI TGB TGB ROH