Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police raided an allegedly illegal high-tech pool party organised in the name of Diwali celebrations at a private villa in Kariyammana Agrahara near Marathahalli and arrested three organisers on Tuesday.

The police reportedly seized suspected narcotic substances, foreign liquor and prohibited hookah equipment during the operation. A case has been registered at Marathahalli Police Station, and further investigation is underway into the alleged organisation of the party and the supply and consumption of drugs.

According to reports by TV9 Kannada, the party was held at a villa on Kariyammana Agrahara Road in Yamalur. It reportedly continued from 9 pm to 5 am.

The arrested organisers have been identified as Arihant Pandey, Abhinav Pandey and Partha. The police are investigating the event’s arrangements, the participants and the alleged involvement of others.

Party allegedly promoted through online platforms

Preliminary information suggests that the event was promoted through online platforms and applications, including FV Social 404 and Hopzyx.

The organisers allegedly used WhatsApp and Instagram to publicise the party and attract young participants. Photographs and videos of women were reportedly circulated as part of the promotional material.

According to media reports, entry was restricted to around 50 couples. Different entry fees were allegedly fixed for men, women and couples.

Male participants were reportedly charged Rs 1,710, while the fee for women was Rs 1,080. Couples were allegedly asked to pay Rs 2,400. Additional charges were also reportedly collected for intoxicating substances and other facilities.

Investigators are examining how the event was publicised, how participants were contacted and how payments were collected. The role of the online platforms and the organisers’ promotional network is also under scrutiny.

Venue details allegedly withheld from participants

The police suspect that the organisers deliberately avoided disclosing the exact venue to participants in advance. According to preliminary reports, those interested in attending were initially given only approximate location details, with the final address reportedly communicated over phone calls.

Investigators are examining whether this arrangement was intended to prevent the event from attracting attention and avoid detection by law enforcement agencies.

The organisers allegedly changed venues for different events, a possibility that the police are now investigating. The authorities are also looking into whether the same network was involved in organising similar private parties at other locations in Bengaluru.

Suspected drugs and prohibited equipment seized

During the raid, CCB officials reportedly found ganja, suspected MDMA, foreign liquor and prohibited hookah equipment at the villa.

The suspected narcotic substances have been seized for further examination. Their composition and quantity will need to be established through the investigation and forensic analysis.

The police also suspect that the party was conducted without obtaining the necessary permissions from the concerned authorities. The investigation will establish the nature of the alleged violations and the responsibility of those involved.

The seizure of suspected narcotics and other prohibited items has prompted the police to examine whether the substances were intended for consumption at the event or were being supplied through a wider network.

Police probe payment arrangements and drug supply network

The CCB is investigating the organisers’ online activities, payment arrangements and possible links to drug suppliers. Investigators are expected to examine communication records and other available evidence to establish how the party was planned and conducted.

The police are also looking into the identities of the participants and whether similar events were organised previously. The investigation will seek to determine whether the arrested individuals acted independently or were connected to a larger network involved in arranging such parties.

The case has brought attention to the use of social media and online applications to promote private events, particularly those where the organisers allegedly conceal venue details and collect separate charges for entry and other facilities.

The raid and subsequent arrests form part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal party. Further details are expected to emerge as the police examine the seized materials, digital evidence and possible supply links.