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Kannada Actor's Son Held Over Alleged Road Rage Assault
The son of prominent Kannada film actor Duniya Vijay has been accused of assaulting a student following a traffic incident in Bangalore. The alleged confrontation occurred outside a private university on Mysuru Road.
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Police have registered a case against Samrat, son of noted Kannada actor Duniya Vijay, for his alleged involvement in assaulting a student over a traffic dispute in Bangalore. According to reports, the incident took place outside RV University on Mysuru Road, a busy commercial and educational corridor in the city.
The victim, identified as Manish, was reportedly standing outside the university premises when Samrat and his associates allegedly confronted him. The accused allegedly forced the student into a vehicle and assaulted him, according to the complaint filed with local authorities.
The case has drawn attention given the involvement of a family member of a prominent film personality. Police have registered a first information report and initiated an investigation into the allegations. Details regarding the exact nature of the confrontation and the circumstances leading to the assault remain under investigation.
The incident adds to growing concerns over road rage incidents in Bangalore, where traffic disputes have occasionally escalated into physical confrontations. Authorities have been intensifying efforts to curb such incidents through increased patrolling and public awareness campaigns.