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Unnikrishnan Raises Concerns, Commissioner Sethuraman Vows Investigation Into Film Industry Drug Use
Kochi City Police Commissioner K. Sethu Raman Vows Investigation Into Film Industry Drug Use: In response to concerns raised by FEFKA General Secretary B. Unnikrishnan regarding the surveillance of film shooting locations, City Police Commissioner K. Sethu Raman has affirmed that the police will persist in their investigation into drug use on film sets.
The Commissioner assured that measures have been taken to prevent work disruptions, including the deployment of shadow police personnel.
Addressing the issue, Commissioner Sethu Raman stated that if B. Unnikrishnan encountered any difficulties, he would personally look into the matter. The Commissioner's statement to Mathrubhumi News comes following Unnikrishnan's criticism of surveillance practises during a press conference held in response to the excise inspection conducted in director Najeem Koya's hotel room.
During the press conference, Unnikrishnan expressed his concern over recent discussions surrounding the film industry, emphasising that it is unfortunate to generalise and perceive all young individuals as drug addicts. Notably, he highlighted that the raid conducted by the excise officials targeted a writer and director rather than solely focusing on actors. Unnikrishnan clarified that their intention is not to carry out raids on all actors indiscriminately.
The incident has garnered strong opposition from all filmmakers belonging to the 20 unions of FEFKA, who are demanding a thorough investigation. Unnikrishnan affirmed their unwavering commitment to expose the individual responsible for attempting to entrap Najeem Koya, asserting their support for Koya throughout the entire process.
The director also raised questions regarding the Excise Department's response to actor Tini Tom's shocking revelations about drug abuse within the film industry.
Unnikrishnan pointed out that Tini Tom holds the esteemed position of brand ambassador for the Excise Department, emphasising the importance of the department's involvement in taking his statement.
"Why hasn't this agency summoned Tini Tom yet? If the officials were willing to travel all the way from Thiruvananthapuram to Erattupetta for the raid on Najeem Koya, why haven't they obtained Tini Tom's statement?" questioned Unnikrishnan. He highlighted Tini Tom's revelation that an actor's dental health had deteriorated due to drug abuse, urging the Excise Department to inquire about the identity of this individual. Unnikrishnan stressed that, as the brand ambassador of the Excise Department, Tini Tom should be the first person to provide information on this matter. He called for action to be taken and demanded accountability when statements were made.
Tini Tom's Shocking Revelations
Tini Tom made these concerning remarks during his participation in the inaugural function of the Kerala University Union Youth Festival held in Ambalappuzha last month. Expressing his own fear and concern for his only son, Tini Tom disclosed that he prevented his son from entering the film industry due to these apprehensions. He also revealed that an actor he had worked with had succumbed to drug addiction, resulting in severe dental issues. Notably, Tini Tom is also responsible for overseeing the operations of AMMA (the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists).
