📌 Key Points
- Director’s son Prem Shankar assaults home guard, arrested!
- Hyderabad shocker: Drunk director’s son kicks home guard on duty!
- Intoxicated son locks car, defies police for 30 minutes!
- CCTV captures drama: Director’s son remanded, law applies to all!
Hyderabad witnessed a disturbing incident past midnight when Prem Shankar, son of acclaimed director Mani Shankar, was arrested for a drunk assault. Heavily intoxicated, he reportedly attacked a home guard and disrupted traffic in Banjara Hills, sparking widespread anger and becoming a major talking point across South India’s English news circles.
Director’s Son’s Drunken Rampage
Director’s Son’s Rampage: Heavily Intoxicated, Attacked Home Guard, Arrested! In Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills, high drama unfolded past midnight when Prem Shankar, son of renowned director Mani Shankar, caused a disturbance while heavily intoxicated. Police arrested him after he assaulted a home guard and disrupted traffic, sparking a local sensation and widespread anger among netizens.
The incident occurred yesterday near NNT Junction. Prem Shankar stopped his car across the road, causing a massive traffic jam. When a female constable and a home guard on duty requested him to move his vehicle, Prem Shankar, who was visibly drunk to the gills, lashed out. He exclaimed, “How dare you ask me to move my car?” He then exited his vehicle, verbally abused the home guard with foul language, and forcefully kicked him, driven by the arrogance that a mere home guard would dare to question him. Upon receiving information from the home guard, the police arrived and attempted to apprehend the accused. However, Prem Shankar went inside his car and locked the doors. Despite repeated pleas from the police, he remained stubbornly inside the car for about half an hour. After much effort, officers eventually pulled him out of the car and took him into custody.
No Privilege: Law’s Equal Grip
The entire commotion created by the accused while intoxicated was recorded by CCTV cameras and police body cameras present at the scene. Banjara Hills police registered a case under serious sections for obstructing and assaulting a government official on duty. Medical tests conducted on Prem Shankar confirmed that he had consumed alcohol beyond the permissible limit. Following this, police arrested him and produced him in court. As per the court’s orders, the accused was transferred to remand.
Mani Shankar is a distinctive director, screenwriter, and global imaging expert, who gained significant recognition in Bollywood with films like ‘Rudraksh’, ‘Mukhbir’, and ’16 December’. His son’s apprehension by the police for such an assault has now become a prominent topic of discussion. This incident serves as a testament to how low alcohol intoxication can make a person stoop, and the police’s actions prove that the law is the same for everyone. Netizens are expressing strong anger over the irresponsible behavior of celebrity children, stressing the need to ensure that such incidents do not recur.
Looking Ahead
The Mani Shankar son incident starkly reminds us that privilege offers no shield from the law. Public anger demands accountability, a crucial lesson for all. May this compel celebrity children to embrace responsibility, ensuring such disgraceful acts are never repeated, fostering a truly just and respectful society.
