Legal Action Against Rapper Vedan Evokes Mixed Response

Rapper Vedan's apprehension in a ganja case and his subsequent arrest under the Wildlife Protection Act for the possession of a leopard tooth have sparked a debate, eliciting both support and criticism.

- ABDUL NAZER M A @Kochi

Some netizens have alleged that the police and forest department actions are politically motivated and aimed at targeting the artist.

Writer, critic, and orator Sunil P Elayidom called the action against Vedan "excessive and inappropriate", urging a reconsideration on the part of the authorities. "We are surrounded by people openly possessing tiger claw pendants and elephant tusks, yet no action is taken against them. In light of that, slapping a non-bailable offence on Vedan immediately after being granted bail in a minor drug case seems disproportionate," Elayidom wrote on his social media account.