Mohan Babu booked for allegedly assaulting vernacular news journalist in Hyderabad
The alleged assault occurred when the media persons reached the actor’s residence to report on his ongoing family feud on Tuesday evening.
Hyderabad: A criminal case has been booked against Telugu veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu for allegedly abusing and assaulting a vernacular news channel journalist at Jalpally in Pahadi Shareef on Tuesday.
Based on the complaint from the journalist, the Pahadishareef police have booked a case under Section 118 (1)of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) for voluntary causing hurt.
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The alleged assault occurred when the media persons reached the actor’s residence to report on his ongoing family feud on Tuesday evening. It was when the journalist went towards Mohan Babu to put questions on the issue, the latter who was enraged without any provocation snatched the mike from the reporter and hit him on his face, injuring severely.
The actor’s aides later allegedly chased the media out resorting to using physical force.
In his complaint, the journalist said Mohan Babu intentionally grabbed the microphone and cell phone from the complainant’s hand, used abusive language, and physically attacked him with the microphone.
As a result of the forceful assault, the complainant sustained a severe head injury that caused significant bleeding.
Meanwhile, Mohan Babu and his sons Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj have been served notice to appear before the Rachakonda Commissioner of Police in person at 10.30 am on Wednesday, December 11, to address concerns regarding a potential breach of peace under Section 126 BNSS.
Incidentally, following the assault on the journalist, Mohan Babu complained of illness and was immediately shifted to a private hospital in the city, where he is undergoing treatment.
Following the incident, the Telangana State Video Journalists Association and other jouranlist associations also issued a statement condemning the attack.
On Wednesday, journalists staged protests at Mohan Babu’s residence and Film Chamber in Film Nagar against the attack on journalist.
The ongoing rift between Mohan Babu and his younger son Manchu Manoj, has escalated with both parties filing counter cases. The father-son duo are accusing each other of physical assault following disputes regarding property sharing.
