BANGALORE: Actor Shakti Kapoor’s son Siddhant Kapoor appeared before police here on Tuesday in connection with a drug case.
Five people, including Siddhant Kapoor, were arrested on Monday on charges of consuming drugs during a party at a hotel in Bangalore.
Siddhant Kapoor, during interrogation, told police that someone had given him drinks and cigarettes mixed with drugs. He told investigators he did not know about the drug.
“Siddhant Kapoor said he had drugs in his drinks and he did not know it. I have been to Bangalore several times as a DJ to attend parties. This is the fourth time he has been to a hotel. We have got a guest list. Suspicious persons will be summoned for questioning,” said DCP (East) Bhima.
Police said Siddhant Kapoor had said that he had several friends in Bangalore. Police have seized the mobile phones of Siddhant Kapoor and the four accused arrested with him and sent them to retrieve the data.
Police are also investigating drug trafficking. Notice has been sent to the luxury hotel owner and rave party organizers. Event management company representatives are also being invited to the hearing.
Along with Siddhant Kapoor, police have arrested Akhil Soni, business manager of Mindfire Solutions, businessman Harjot Singh, digital marketing entrepreneur Honey and photographer Akhil.
Police seized 7 grams of MTMA crystals and 10 grams of marijuana during a rave party at The Park in Bangalore on Sunday night.
According to police, medical tests confirmed that Siddhant Kapoor and the other accused had consumed cocaine.