Abhay Singh, also known as 'IIT Baba', was detained in Jaipur under the NDPS Act for possession of marijuana but was granted bail due to the small quantity involved. He came into the spotlight during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and has faced multiple controversies, including an alleged assault during a news debate.
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