Sandalwood drug racket: Crime branch summons two Kannada actors, ex-MLA's son

The Central Crime Branch of Bengaluru has issued notices to two other Kannada actors Santhosh Kumar, Akul Balaji and ex-MLA's son Yuvaraj in connection with the ongoing drug menace in Kannada film industry. They have been summoned to appear before CCB by 10 am tomorrow (September 19). The development comes a couple of days after popular Kannada stars Diganth and Aindrita Ray were summoned by the police officials while investigating the drug racket case.

The news about CCB issuing notices to Santhosh Kumar, former Bigg Boss contestant and Akul Balaji, a television host and actor, have sent shock waves across the Kannada film industry. The Crime Branch officials had gathered certain information recently and they felt that it is necessary to enquire Santhosh, Akul and Yuvaraj. Yuvaraj is the son of former Congress MLA Devaraj.