Narcotics officials search actor Balaji Murugadoss’s residence at Thiruverkadu

A search conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Unit at the residence of actor and reality show participant Balaji Murugadoss in an apartment complex at Thiruverkadu, has triggered a public exchange between the actor and the Avadi City Police.In a series of social media posts on Monday, Mr. Balaji, who shot to fame through the Tamil reality show Bigg Boss, said around 15 police personnel had arrived at his residence at night to conduct a search.Questioning the basis for the search, he said he had repeatedly asked the personnel who had lodged the complaint against him that had prompted the operation, but they did not disclosed the details. He said he was willing to undergo a blood test to establish that he had nothing to hide. He also claimed that the police had not produced a search warrant and that he had voluntarily allowed them into his house.In his posts, he alleged that the police had searched various household items, and expressed displeasure over the manner in which the operation was conducted.Responding to his allegations, the Avadi City Police Commissionerate issued a clarification on its social media handle, stating that the search was conducted based on an input regarding drugs and it was held after making the necessary procedural entries as prescribed by law.A senior Avadi City Police officer said that the Deputy Commissioner had received credible information, following which a team comprising an Inspector and three personnel was deputed to conduct the search.“The information was duly entered in the General Diary. Following the prescribed procedures, including informing the jurisdictional court, the team proceeded with the search. The operation was video-recorded as required. The person concerned cooperated with the team. Further investigation is under way,” the officer said.In a subsequent response to the police clarification, Mr. Balaji threatened legal action. He also claimed that his landlord had asked him to vacate the apartment following the police visit. Published - November 10, 2026 12:07 am IST