Attempt to murder charges framed against veteran actor Mohan Babu
Hyderabad: Rachakonda police on Wednesday clamped attempt to murder charges against veteran actor Mohan Babu for an alleged attack on a TV journalist at his Jalpally residence on Tuesday.
The police had initially booked the actor under Section 118 of the BNS Act, which was subsequently altered to Section 109.
“As part of the investigation, our teams recorded the victim’s statements, which provided detailed information that led to a change in the nature of the charges,” a senior police official told Deccan Chronicle.
On the other hand, the Telangana High Court gave partial relief to Mohan Babu by staying the notices issued by the Rachakonda police summoning him and his actor-son Vishnu to appear before them. The court directed police not to interfere too much in the family feud and observed that an opportunity should first be given to the family members to resolve the matter by themselves before proceeding legally. It also wondered why the media should overreact to internal matters of a family and suggested that they should not scandalise the family dispute.
Earlier, Mohan Babu got himself admitted in a private corporate hospital in financial district. The doctors said that he was suffering from high blood pressure and internal injuries on the face and elbow. Vishnu held a press conference to condemn his brother’s attitude. On the attack against a TV journalist, he said that he was in touch with his family members and offered assistance.
Police also detained the two suspects Vijay Reddy and Kiran. They were questioned in connection with the CCTV footage that disappeared from the Jalpally residence post a threat and altercation by unknown people.
Rachakonda commissioner Sudheer Babu, using his magisterial powers, served notices to Mohan Babu, Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj following the chaos at Mohan Babu’s residence and the an attack on a reporter. The trio was asked to appear in court over a potential threat to peace.
According to a Pahadi Shareef police report, the additional district magistrate sought an explanation as to why they should not give a bond of Rs. one lakh to maintain peace for one year. Manoj appeared in court at the Rachakonda Commissionerate in Neredmet and submitted a `one lakh bond, assuring no future disturbances.
Vishnu, speaking to the media, said, "What my father did was wrong, but not intentional—just a heat of the moment reaction. It’s unfortunate, and we're in touch with the victim’s family. Everyone knows how much my father respects the media."
Vishnu acknowledged that family disputes are common. "We thought the joint family setup would work, but it didn’t. I got a call in Los Angeles and rushed back on Tuesday after hearing about the issues at home, which are painful to talk about. My father's only mistake is that he loves us a lot. I request that this should not be sensationalised."
Vishnu, who is also served notices to appear before the court marked his attendance in the evening. Agreeing to the directions issued by the Additional District Magistrate, he signed the bond for Rs 1 lakh and stated that he will in future comply with the orders and prevent any disturbances.
Vishnu also mentioned that his mother was hospitalised due to the situation, though Manoj later contradicted this. Manoj added, "I’m being portrayed as the villain when I tried to expose irregularities in our schools at Tirupati. Victims were prevented from reaching my father. We know who is behind this."
