Orry, Dawood’s kin attended parties in Dubai: what the drug-trafficking probe says

Mumbai’s anti-narcotics investigation has taken a new turn with the name Orry — social media influencer Orhan Awatramani — surfacing in statements made by an alleged drug trafficker deported from Dubai. Authorities say the revelations link lavish parties in Dubai and Mumbai to a wider narcotics network, and that relatives of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim were among those named. Below is a clear, up-to-date explainer of what’s known, what’s alleged, and what comes next.

Who is Orry — and why his name matters in this probe

Orry (Orhan Awatramani) is a well-known socialite and influencer who frequently appears at high-profile events and parties. His public profile — and links to celebrities and international circuits — are why investigators say his name drew immediate attention after it appeared in interrogation notes.

Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has summoned Orry to record his statement after the name surfaced during questioning of an alleged trafficker deported from the UAE. At present, his summons is part of fact-finding; there is no charge sheet naming him as an accused in court documents that are publicly available.

What investigators say Orry’s statement will clarify

ANC officials told reporters they want to corroborate or refute claims that certain parties — some held in Dubai — were used for drug distribution or consumption and that people named attended those parties. Investigators are checking call logs, digital footprints and travel records to match claims with verifiable evidence.

The Dubai connection — who made the claims

The revelations at the centre of this development reportedly came from Mohammad Salim Mohammad Suhail Shaikh (sometimes referenced in coverage as Salim Dola or “Lavish”), an alleged associate of an accused trafficker tied to a ₹252-crore mephedrone (MD) case. Shaikh was deported from Dubai in early November and, according to police sources, gave names and descriptions of several parties he organised or facilitated in India and abroad.

Did the trafficker name Dawood’s kin?

Media reports quote investigators saying a relative or kin of Dawood Ibrahim was named among attendees of these parties. News outlets have described the person as a nephew or kin of the fugitive gangster; police are treating this as an allegation to be verified during the ongoing probe. That wording matters: at this stage these are claims from an interrogated suspect, not court-proven facts.

What the police have done so far — and what they plan next

The ANC has a running investigation that began with seizures earlier in 2024 and has resulted in arrests and ongoing inquiries into suppliers, financiers and facilitators. With new names surfacing, the police are:

• Issuing summonses to people named during interrogation, including Orry.
• Examining digital evidence, phone records and travel manifests to match the claims.
• Questioning deported suspects and extradited associates to map the supply chain and identify organisers of alleged drug-fuelled parties.

Reports say Orry failed to appear at the first summons and sent his lawyer, seeking more time; the ANC has asked him to appear for questioning. Officials stress that questioning people named by suspects is routine in large, networked narcotics probes.

What this means for celebrities and public figures

A few important realities to keep clear:

• Being named in a suspect’s statement does not equal guilt. Names can arise from hearsay, mistaken identity, or attempts by suspects to deflect scrutiny.
• Police will seek corroboration — documents, photographs, travel records, messages — before treating a name as evidence of wrongdoing.
• High-profile summonses are common in large investigations; they’re a tool to gather statements and test claims.

For public figures like Orry, the reputational impact happens fast in the media and on social platforms. Still, legal and investigative outcomes depend on what the ANC can verify and, if warranted, what prosecutors decide to charge.

How the media and public should read these developments

When headlines say “Orry, Dawood’s kin attended parties in Dubai,” remember the careful distinctions:

• These are allegations reported by police sources and quoted from interrogation notes of deported suspects. They remain subject to verification.
• Independent evidence — such as travel manifests, bank transactions or contemporaneous communications — is what investigative agencies will use to move from a claim to a case.
• Responsible coverage should avoid jumping from named-inquiry to guilt. Readers should look for follow-up reporting that cites documents, official charge sheets or public statements from the ANC.

What to watch for next (and how to follow responsibly)

If you’re tracking this story, look for these concrete developments:

• Whether the ANC records Orry’s statement and the substance of his answers.
• Any official disclosure on digital or financial evidence that corroborates the trafficker’s claims.
• Formal charges or court documents linking named individuals, which would mark a shift from allegation to prosecution.

Follow established outlets and official police releases for verified updates rather than unverified social posts. When new facts (travel logs, charge sheets, court filings) appear, they’ll be the material that determines the investigation’s direction.

Bottom line — what the Orry story tells us

The mention of Orry in this probe highlights two broader trends: how social circles and nightlife can intersect with criminal networks, and how modern narcotics investigations increasingly rely on digital traces and cross-border cooperation.

Right now, the record shows that an alleged trafficker deported from Dubai has named attendees of parties — including a kin of Dawood and personalities like Orry — and that Mumbai’s ANC is following up. Those are serious leads that need hard evidence before any legal conclusions are reached. Until then, readers and reporters should treat the names as part of an ongoing investigation, not as established guilt.

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