The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has alleged that there was a conspiracy behind the excise raid on the hotel room in Erattupetta where director Najeem Koya was staying. According to reports, Najeem was staying in the hotel for two weeks to complete the shoot of a web series when the officials inspected his room and car on Monday evening, following a tip-off.
The FEFKA Directors Union Secretary, B Unnikrishnan, condemned the raid and demanded a detailed investigation against those who gave false information to the excise officials. He further explained that the department should have verified the information before carrying out the raid. Unnikrishnan believes that there is a conspiracy behind the raid and that it was an attempt to trap Najeem.
The union will launch a joint protest until a proper probe is initiated against the persons who gave the tip-off to the excise. In an interview with reporters in Kochi, Najeem mentioned that he was ill-treated by the excise officials. However, the officials couldn’t find any material in his room.
It is crucial that there is a proper investigation into the source of the information to ascertain if there was a conspiracy behind the raid, as alleged by the FEFKA. Such incidents of raids based on false information can harm the reputation of artists and directors, and they must be dealt with seriously.
The union’s call for a probe against those who gave false information to the excise officials seems reasonable. It is essential to verify the information before conducting such raids as it can damage innocent people’s lives and livelihoods. The authorities should take the matter seriously and investigate it thoroughly to prevent such unwarranted incidents from recurring.
