Social media influencer Orry summoned by Mumbai Police in ₹252 crore drugs case
Social media influencer Orry has been summoned by the Mumbai Police in a ₹252-crore drugs case. Earlier, the city police obtained the custody of Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh in connection with the case.
The Mumbai Police on Wednesday summoned social media influencer Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani, in connection with a ₹252-crore drugs case.
Orry has been asked to appear before the Anti-Narcotics Cell’s Ghatkopar unit tomorrow at 10 AM for questioning, according to ANI, which quoted the police.
Earlier, the police had said that film and fashion celebrities named by Shaikh – the alleged drug dealer who was deported from Dubai last month – are likely to be questioned as the probe continues.
What is the case?
The case dates back to March 2024 when the police seized 126.14 kg of mephedrone, commonly known as ‘MD’, valued at around ₹252 crore from a manufacturing unit located on a farm in Maharashtra’s Sangli district.
On Monday, the city police obtained the custody of Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh in connection with the case. He is currently in the custody of the Ghatkopar unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell.
Shaikh had claimed that he used to organise rave parties in the country and abroad for film and fashion celebrities as well as gangsters, reported PTI.
Why has Orry been summoned?
The Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch said that the lavish parties organised by Shaikh were allegedly attended by several high-profile individuals, including Nora Fatehi and Shraddha Kapoor.
In their remand application before a Mumbai court, police said that producers Abbas-Mustan, along with a few other celebrities such as rapper Loka, Orry, and NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique were also allegedly present in the parties, mentioned a report by Hindustan Times.
How did police nab Shaikh?
Deputy Commissioner of Police (ANC) Navnath Dhavale said Shaikh's role came to light during the probe into the seizure of 995 gm of mephedrone worth ₹2 crore, in which four persons were arrested on 4 August.
The DCP also said that a Red Corner Notice was issued against Shaikh, following which he was apprehended in the UAE a few weeks ago. The city police then approached their sister agencies, and the accused was deported, the official said.
According to the police, Shaikh is involved in at least four drug cases.
Earlier, the police brought Tahir Salim Dola, the son of drug kingpin Salim Dola, Mustafa Mohammed Kubbawala and Mohammed Salim Mohammed Sohail Shaikh, he said.
