Shahid Kapoor's Deva co-star Rohullah Mehdi arrested in alleged social media drug network case; police seize 28g MD worth Rs 5.60 lakh
Actor Rohullah Mehdi has been arrested in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in a drug distribution network operating via social media. Police seized 28 grams of MD drugs and are investigating potential links to the film industry.
Why it matters
The arrest of a public figure in a narcotics case highlights ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the entertainment sector.
Actor and model Rohullah Mehdi has been arrested by the Kashimira Police Crime Branch in connection with an alleged narcotics network operating through social media platforms in Mumbai’s Mira Road area. Police seized 28 grams of MD drugs, valued at around Rs 5.60 lakh, and arrested two people in the case, as reported by NDTV.According to FIR No. 437/2026, Mehdi has been named as the main accused. Police said they received information that MD drugs were allegedly being sold through platforms including Snapchat and WhatsApp.Police use decoy customer to trap alleged drug supplierFollowing the tip-off, the police reportedly arranged a trap using a decoy customer. A man identified as Kasif was allegedly called near Thakur Mall in the Dahisar Check Naka area to deliver 28 grams of MD.Police caught Kasif during the alleged drug transaction and questioned him.
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