Bollywood actor Chrisann Pereira has been released from a UAE jail after being detained for more than two months. Pereira was arrested on charges of drug possession and consumption.
According to sources, Pereira was emotional and tearful when she spoke to her family after being released. Her family had been campaigning for her release. Also, had expressed concern about her health and safety.
Pereira’s lawyer, who had been working on her case, confirmed that she had been released on bail. The lawyer said that Pereira was cooperating with the authorities and was committed to clearing her name.
Pereira, who had acted in several Bollywood movies, was arrested in February along with another Indian national on charges of drug possession and consumption. The arrests were part of a larger crackdown by UAE authorities on drug trafficking and abuse.
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The case had attracted media attention in India, with many people expressing concern about Pereira’s detention and calling for her release. Several Bollywood celebrities had also spoken out in support of Pereira. Also, she had urged the Indian government to intervene in the case.
Pereira’s release has come as a relief to her family and supporters, who had been working to secure her release. Her lawyer has said that she will continue to cooperate with the authorities and will work to clear her name.
The case has highlighted the issue of drug trafficking and abuse in the UAE. And the need for stricter enforcement of drug laws. The UAE authorities have been cracking down on drug trafficking and abuse, and have implemented tougher penalties for offenders.
The release of Chrisann Pereira is a positive development for her family and supporters, who had been campaigning for her release. The case has also sparked a debate about the need for stronger measures to tackle drug trafficking and abuse in the UAE.