Cyberabad Police summon Raj Pakala for questioning

Police raided Pakala's residence at Janwada during a family function, which was later depicted as a rave party

Hyderabad: Raj Pakala, whose residence was raided late on Saturday night followed by searches on Sunday, was summoned by the Cyberabad Police for questioning.

He was asked to appear before the Mokila police on Monday.

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The notice was issued under Section 35 (3) of the BNSS in connection with the cases registered under Sections 25, 27 and 29 of the NDPS Act, and Sections 3 and 4 of the TS Gambling Act on Sunday.

If he failed to attend or comply with the terms, he was liable for arrest under Sections 35(3), (4), (5) and (6) of the BNSS, the notice stated.

In the notice, the police claimed that there were reasonable grounds to question Raj Pakala to ascertain facts and circumstances from him, with regard to the ongoing investigation into the cases registered against him.

The police raided the residence of Pakala at Janwada during a family function, which was later depicted as a rave party.

However, Pakala and his family members, along with BRS leaders, rubbished the police’s claims, pointing out that the Excise authorities had confirmed that no drugs were found at the function as was being propagated.

Meanwhile, Pakala has moved a lunch motion in the Telangana High Court.