Telugu Actor Assaults Traffic Home Guard After He Stops Her For Wrong-Way Driving

A video making the rounds on social media has captured an altercation involving Telugu actor Sowmya Janu, who allegedly confronted a traffic police officer after being stopped for driving her Jaguar on the wrong side of the road in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills. According to reports from DNA, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, when the actor engaged in a heated exchange with a traffic home guard who intervened. Despite efforts by bystanders to de-escalate the situation, Janu reportedly continued to verbally abuse and physically assault the officer, tearing his clothes and seizing his phone.

The traffic home guard involved in the incident subsequently complained to the Banjara Hills police station, providing detailed information about the altercation and submitting video evidence of the encounter. Law enforcement authorities have responded by registering a case and launching an investigation into the matter. The video evidence is expected to play a crucial role in determining the course of action against Sowmya Janu concerning the incident.

Telugu actress Sowmya Janu attacked a traffic home guard after she was stopped by the guard for driving her Jaguar car on the wrong side in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. In the video she is admitting that she was driving in the wrong direction but still she is defending her action. pic.twitter.com/mvov3dSVMr

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Woman Assaults Traffic Home Guard For Stopping Wrong-Way Driving:

In the video, a glimpse after the incident can be seen where the woman tells a man that she asked Vignesh to take her car's picture and let her go. She also can be heard saying "Agar mai wrong route par aayi hoon toh mujhe pata hai." (If I am on the wrong route I know). And says many others are driving on the wrong route as well. 

Watch the video here:

A traffic home guard was allegedly assaulted by a woman in #Telangana's #BanjaraHills #Hyderabad while on duty here on Saturday, February 24. The incident was captured on camera and widely shared on social media platforms. 1/5 pic.twitter.com/fjXZHdNRsq

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According to the Free Press Journal, Sowmya Janu's behaviour escalated further physically. She allegedly tore Vignesh's uniform and snatched his phone away as he attempted to record the incident. The altercation reportedly disrupted the traffic flow, attracting the attention of bystanders who tried to intervene as Latha kept her car parked in the middle of the road for half an hour. 

Traffic Police SI of Banjara Hills, Rakesh Reddy told Times Of India, that Latha kept her car in the middle of the road for half an hour causing inconvenience to others and made a few objectionable statements on an on-duty officer who was diligently performing his duties.

Following the assault, Vignesh filed a complaint with the police, and a case was registered against her. The investigation is underway, and she has not yet been summoned for questioning.

This incident has sparked public outrage, with many condemning Janu's actions and demanding strict action from the authorities. It serves as a stark reminder to respect traffic rules and adhere to proper conduct when interacting with law enforcement officials.