Telugu Actor Manchu Mohan Babu Allegedly Assaults Reporters Amid Family Dispute (Image-Facebook/Dr. M. Mohan Babu)
Hyderabad: The family dispute between veteran Telugu actor Manchu Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj Kumar took a dramatic turn on Tuesday, when the actor allegedly assaulted reporters who were covering the issue. He hit two reporters with a television mic, injuring one of them severely, according to reports.
The family dispute came to light over property issues. Tension flared at veteran Mohan’s residence in Jalpally, Hyderabad, on December 10 when his son, Manju Manoj, allegedly attempted to enter the former’s residence.
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The security personnel reportedly prevented them from entering by locking the gates despite Manoj’s plea that his seven-month-old child was inside. The situation escalated as Manoj, with the help of private bouncers, forced his way in.
Shortly after, Manoj was seen emerging with a torn shirt and visible injuries. Soon after this, actor Mohan lashed out at reporters and allegedly confronted journalists who had gathered outside the residence to cover the issue. He pulled the mic of a TV channel and hit another reporter, Ranjith, on the head. The reporter was taken to a private hospital for treatment.
Condemning the actor’s action, journalists staged a protest at his house after the attack. The journalist association of the state, Telangana Union of Working Journalists (TUWJ), strongly condemned the alleged assault on media representatives by Mohan Babu.
TUWJ General Secretary Maruti Sagar demanded that an attempted murder case be filed against Mohan Babu, urging immediate action.
Actor Mohan Babu, who was reportedly injured during the incident, was shifted to a private hospital. Following the altercation, Rachakonda Commissioner of Police, G Sudheer Babu, asked Mohan Babu and his two sons, Manoj and Vishnu, to appear before him at 10:30 am on Wednesday. Police have also reportedly seized licensed firearms belonging to the Manchu family.
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The family feud, which reportedly began on Sunday, escalated with both sides filing criminal complaints on Monday. In his complaint to the Pahadishareef police, Manoj alleged that on December 8, around ten people carrying sticks entered his house, surrounded his wife and children, and threatened to kill him and his wife. Manoj claimed he chased the intruders and was injured in the process.
On Sunday, while he was undergoing a medical examination at a private hospital, some people allegedly stole CCTV footage from his residence. Manoj accused two people—Vijay Reddy and Kiran—of being complicit in the episode.
Mohan Babu, in his complaint, alleged that Manoj and his wife Monika were attempting to seize his property through intimidation and force. The actor claimed that around 30 individuals allegedly associated with Manoj trespassed into his house on Sunday, threatened his staff, evicted them, and declared that no one could enter the premises without their permission.
