Orry Skips Summons in Rs 252 Crore Drug Case

Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, known as Orry, failed to appear before the Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell on Thursday for questioning in a major drug trafficking case valued at Rs 252 crore. The summons stemmed from allegations by a deported drug trafficker linking Orry to high-profile parties involving narcotics, though officials emphasized that the appearance was routine to record his statement.

Orry was directed to report to the ANC's Ghatkopar unit at 10 a.m. on November 20. Instead, he sent his lawyer, who requested an extension until November 25 due to the influencer's unavailability. Police have not yet confirmed whether they will grant the delay, but they plan to proceed with the investigation regardless. An ANC official stated that the questioning aims to verify claims made during the probe and determine next steps, including potential summons for other individuals named in related disclosures.

The case originates from a March 2024 narcotics bust in Sangli district, where authorities uncovered a mephedrone manufacturing facility on a farm and seized 126.14 kilograms of the synthetic stimulant, with an estimated street value of Rs 252 crore. The operation...