New Delhi, June 23 -- The Chennai Police on Monday arrested Tamil actor Srikanth over drug abuse charges and brought in for questioning at the Nungambakkam police station, reported multiple media reports.

The police reportedly collected Srikanth's blood samples and sent them for testing. However, after a detailed interrogation, they arrested him for alleged links with Prasad. He has not been formally charged yet, and the police maintain the proceeding will remain evidence-based.

Earlier, the Chennai police had arrested Prasad, a former AIADMK functionary, while investigating a pub brawl in the city. Police discovered the involvement of drugs during the probe, which led to the expansion of the investigation.

As per the details, Prasad i...