ALUVA: Police are preparing to interrogate a 24-year-old woman hailing from Ernakulam for her alleged role in planning the controversial Halloween drug party in Aluva. The woman is reportedly a close associate of Alex, who was previously arrested in connection with the case. Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating whether synthetic drugs, including MDMA, were distributed during the event. Meanwhile, police will file a custody application in court today to seek further custody of Alex. According to investigators, the Halloween event was jointly organized by Alex and the 24-year-old woman.
Senior police officials confirmed yesterday that all individuals who attended the Halloween gathering will be summoned for detailed questioning. Preliminary inquiries revealed that at least two minors were present at the venue. Statements have already been recorded from the staff of the resort where the event took place. The Aluva police had reportedly been unaware of the gathering happening right under their nose until the incident sparked widespread public controversy, prompting a swift escalation in the ongoing investigation. Authorities have compiled a list of participants and initiated steps to question each of them. A focused probe utilizing CCTV footage is underway to identify who supplied alcohol to the underage students.
A formal notice will be issued to the resort management in Aluva, requiring them to clarify the circumstances under which the unauthorized event was hosted without prior police notification. Investigators have already recorded the statement of the resort’s caretaker. Concurrently, the Excise Department has launched a parallel inquiry into the illegal serving of liquor to minors at the party venue.
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