The recent arrest of actor Shamna, known on social media by a Hindu name “Parvathi,” has sparked a debate about drug traffickers allegedly adopting Hindu names. Some view this as a tactic to harm the reputation of the Hindu community, leading to calls for strict action against such individuals.
Shamna was apprehended on October 18 at her residence in Chirakkara, Paravur, with MDMA in her possession. Police reported that she bought the drug for personal use and established a connection with Navaz, who has a history of drug trafficking. He began his illegal activities with cannabis smuggling before switching to MDMA for higher profits. Reportedly, Navaz sourced MDMA from Karnataka, mixed it with monosodium glutamate (MSG) for sale, and distributed it widely. Navaz has over twenty cases against him across multiple police and excise offices and has previously served jail time under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act.
During the police raid at Shamna’s house, officers recovered 1.94 grams of MDMA in six packets from her table. Her children and husband were present during the search. Shamna has allegedly been using MDMA for around three months, citing sleep issues due to depression as her reason for usage.
The police are investigating whether Shamna was involved in a network supplying drugs to individuals in the film and television industries. The investigation continues, as officers look to uncover the depth of her association with Navaz and any potential involvement in drug trafficking networks.
