Drug bust at folk singer Mangli’s birthday bash in Chevella; one test positive for marijuana

Hyderabad: A late-night birthday party hosted by folk singer Mangli at Tripura Resorts in Chevella, Ranga Reddy District, turned shocking after a surprise police raid revealed drug use. One guest, tested positive for marijuana, prompting a wider investigation.

Film and music celebrities among attendees

The party, held at Tripura Resorts near Eerlapally village, was attended by around 48 guests, including well-known personalities from the Telugu entertainment industry such as Divi, Kasarla Shyam and singer Indravati.

Police raid based on confidential tip-off

According to Chevella inspector Bhoopal Sridhar, the Special Operations Team (SOT) and Excise Department officials raided the venue at 2 am based on a tip-off. During the raid, a guest named Damodar was caught consuming marijuana, leading police to conduct drug tests on all attendees.

One test positive for Marijuana

Out of the 48 guests tested, one person confirmed to have consumed marijuana. The incident has triggered a deeper investigation into the extent of drug usage at the event.

Cases filed against Mangli and resort manager

Police registered a case against Mangli for hosting the party without prior police permission, serving alcohol without an excise license, and using sound equipment without approval. A separate case was also filed against Tripura Resorts’ general manager, Sivarama Krishna, for allowing the event without the necessary clearances.

Liquor seized, DJ equipment confiscated

Authorities seized foreign liquor suspected to have been served illegally and confiscated DJ equipment used without proper sound permissions. These violations were booked under the Excise Act and the Sound Pollution Act, in addition to the NDPS Act for drug-related offences.

Telugu industry faces fresh scrutiny

The case has once again placed the Telugu film and music industry under the spotlight for drug-related controversies. While Mangli has not been confirmed as one of those who tested positive, further legal action may follow as investigations progress.

Mangli responds to birthday party controversy: "Don’t level baseless allegations against me"

Folk singer Mangli has broken her silence over the controversy surrounding her recent birthday party, clarifying that the gathering was organized at the request of her parents and involved only close friends.

In a statement, Mangli said she was unaware that prior permission was required for serving liquor or using a sound system. "Had I known, I would have certainly obtained the necessary approvals," she said.

Refuting allegations of drug use at the event, she asserted, “There were no narcotic substances at the party — only locally sourced liquor was served. The individual who allegedly used ganja did not consume it during our event.”

Appealing to the public and media, Mangli urged, “Please do not level baseless accusations against me without evidence.”

Authorities are said to be continuing their probe into the incident, which came to light after reports surfaced about substance use at a private birthday celebration allegedly hosted without official permissions.