Chaos erupts as actor Jr. NTR mobbed by fans during Bengaluru visit, police lathi-charge crowd
The Hindu
Chaos ensued in Bengaluru as Jr. NTR was mobbed by fans, prompting police to use lathi-charge to restore order.
Police resorted to a mild lathi-charge to disperse a large crowd of fans who had gathered to see Telugu film star Jr. NTR during his visit to a hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday (March 8, 2026).
The actor was in the city to attend the inauguration of KIMS Super Speciality Hospital at Mahadevapura. As news of his arrival spread, thousands of fans rushed to the venue to catch a glimpse of the actor.
According to the police, many fans forced their way inside the hospital premises, leading to chaos and a stampede-like situation. During the commotion, an escalator inside the building was reportedly damaged.
Police personnel struggled to restrain the swelling crowd. As the situation spiralled out of control, officers carried out a mild lathi-charge to disperse the fans and restore order.
No serious injuries were reported in the incident. Police later brought the situation under control and ensured the programme continued with security arrangements in place.
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