Malayalam Rapper Vedan Faces Legal Trouble Over Genuine Tiger Tooth Necklace
Malayalam Rapper Vedan Faces Setback In Wildlife Case As Lab Confirms Tiger Tooth Necklace Is Genuine
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Malayalam rapper Vedan, also known as Hiran Das Murali, faces serious legal issues after a lab confirmed that a necklace containing a tiger tooth in his possession is genuine. The Kerala Forest Department is preparing to file a chargesheet against him for violating the Wildlife Protection Act, which prohibits possession of tiger parts.
- 01The tiger tooth necklace was confirmed genuine by the Zoological Survey laboratory in Kolkata.
- 02The case began in April 2022 during a drug-related investigation when police found the necklace in Vedan's flat in Kochi.
- 03Possession of tiger parts is illegal under the Wildlife Protection Act, punishable by up to three years in prison.
- 04Vedan claims the necklace was a gift from Ranjith Kumbidi, a Sri Lankan-origin individual he met through social media.
- 05Authorities are attempting to locate Ranjith Kumbidi, who is believed to have relocated to the UK or France.
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Malayalam rapper Vedan, whose real name is Hiran Das Murali, is facing significant legal challenges after a laboratory confirmed that a necklace containing a tiger tooth in his possession is authentic. The confirmation came from the Zoological Survey laboratory in Kolkata, following a request from the Kerala Forest Department. The case began in April 2022 when Vedan and five others were detained during a drug-related investigation, leading to the discovery of the necklace in his Kochi flat. Under the Wildlife Protection Act in India, possession of tiger parts is illegal and can result in imprisonment of up to three years. Vedan claims he received the necklace as a gift from a man named Ranjith Kumbidi during a performance in Chennai. Authorities are now preparing to file a chargesheet against him, as they gather final evidence for court proceedings. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate Kumbidi, who is believed to have moved abroad, complicating the investigation further.
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This case highlights the serious legal repercussions of wildlife crimes in India, emphasizing the importance of wildlife protection laws.
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