Sandalwood actress arrested in alleged nexus with Drug Mafia (Pics)

Bengaluru:Sandalwood actress Ragini Dwivedi appeared before the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in drug mafia case.

However, the actress did not turn up before the investigating officials  on Thursday and instead a team of advocates representing Ragini appeared before the CCB and presented the facts.

Subsequently in a series of tweets, Ragini said, "I am grateful for all the concern expressed by the public about a notice I received yesterday . As I received it at a very short notice, I was unable to appear on Thursday before the CCB police. 

However, out of respect for the process of the law my advocates have presented themselves before the police and explained my difficulty in not being able to appear today and have sought time. I am committed to appear on Monday morning before the police."

Clarifying that she has nothing to hide and denying links with the any unlawful activity, Ragini in another tweet said, "I consider it my duty as a citizen to humbly participate in any questioning that the police might have. I have nothing to hide and have no connection with any unlawful activity which is being probed by the CCB police."

Meanwhile, the latest we hear is that The Karnataka Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested actress Ragini Dwivedi for alleged use of banned drugs in the Kannada film industry 

She was arrested after a marathon grilling for 8 hours and her request to postpone the inquiry was completely denied by the sleuths. As per the sources, She will be produced in the court soon and custody of 7-14 days will be sought before the magistrate."(UNI)