Bengaluru hotel busted for late-night party; one tests positive for drugs

Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) raided a star hotel on Vittal Mallya Road in the early hours of Sunday, detaining over 50 people for partying beyond the legal deadline.

Acting on a tip-off about drug use and intoxicants past 1 am, the police conducted a surprise raid at JW Mariott Hotel and found 55 people inside.

All were taken into custody for questioning and subjected to drug tests. The police said 54 tested negative, while one, identified as Rahul, tested positive for a psychotropic substance and was detained.

A case has been registered at the Cubbon Park police station against the hotel manager for allowing the gathering to continue at 2 am, in violation of rules. Investigation is underway.