Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Deva Actor Rohullah Mehdi Arrested in Mumbai Drug Case
Police in Mumbai say they are investigating a suspected network that allegedly sold drugs through social-media apps.
Officers arranged a pretend purchase near Thakur Mall.
They arrested a man named Kasif and said they recovered 28 grams of MD.
Police said Kasif later mentioned actor-model Rohullah Mehdi.
Mehdi was arrested outside a studio in Malad while he was working.
A court ordered Mehdi to remain in police custody for five days.
Police are checking whether he supplied drugs to other people.
The allegations have not been finally decided by a court.
Kashimira Police arrested actor-model Rohullah Mehdi and another man identified as Kasif in an alleged narcotics case.
Police said they seized 28 grams of MD, reportedly valued at approximately Rs 5.60 lakh, during a decoy operation.
Investigators allege that the suspected network used Snapchat, WhatsApp and other social-media platforms to arrange drug sales.
Police said Kasif was arrested near Thakur Mall and later allegedly named Mehdi, who was arrested outside a Malad studio.
A court remanded Mehdi to five days of police custody as investigators examine the alleged supply network and possible wider links.
- Who
- Actor-model Rohullah Mehdi and another man identified as Kasif were arrested by the Kashimira Police Crime Branch.
- What
- Police allege the men were connected to a narcotics network; Mehdi was named as the main accused in FIR No. 437/2026.
- When
- The arrests and court remand were reported on August 23, 2026.
- Where
- The case involved Mira Road’s Kashimira area and a reported drug meeting near Thakur Mall in the Dahisar Check Naka area; Mehdi was arrested outside a studio in Malad.
- Why
- Police said they acted on information about alleged MD sales conducted through Snapchat, WhatsApp and other social-media platforms.
Police Allegations
Legal Position
Mehdi’s alleged role
Police Allegations
Police allege that Mehdi was connected to a narcotics network and are investigating whether he supplied drugs to other people.
Legal Position
The reports describe allegations and an ongoing investigation; they do not report a court finding that Mehdi is guilty.
Evidence leading to the arrest
Police Allegations
Police said Kasif was caught during a decoy operation and allegedly named Mehdi during questioning.
Legal Position
The reports do not include a public response from Mehdi or details of his defense.
Possible wider links
Police Allegations
Police are examining whether other people, including individuals from the film industry, were connected to the alleged network and said more names could emerge.
Legal Position
No additional film-industry individuals were publicly identified as accused in the reports.
- People arrested
- Rohullah Mehdi and Kasif
- Drug reportedly seized
- 28 grams of MD
- Estimated value
- Approximately Rs 5.60 lakh
- FIR
- No. 437/2026
- Reported operation
- Police allegedly used a decoy customer near Thakur Mall
- Court order
- Five days of police custody for Mehdi
- Investigation status
- Police are tracing the alleged supply network and examining possible links to others, including people in the film industry
Sources
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