Over the weekend, Raveena Tandon, a Bollywood actress, had been involved in a violent argument believed to have been sparked by road rage. The incident occurred close to Tandon’s house on Carter Road, Bandra, on Saturday night, and it has become popular after a viral video showed the brawl
Clash of Accounts
According to reports, a group of women confronted Tandon and her driver, accusing them of reckless driving and injuring three individuals, including an elderly woman. The viral video depicts a tense exchange between Tandon, the women, and a growing crowd. Some bystanders can be heard claiming the actress was intoxicated and even assaulted the alleged victims. However, the Mumbai Police have denied these accusations after the release of a CCTV footage showing no incident of mentioned road rage.
Calming the Storm
While the details leading to the confrontation remain unclear, sources state that Tandon attempted to de-escalate the situation. The viral video shows her pleading, “Please don’t hit me,” amidst the commotion.Both of the parties arrived at Khar police station later on and made written statements for their claims against each other without lodging any complaints. On the other hand, the case was closed by police on account of absence of a specific complaint following extensive inquiries.
Public Scrutiny and Clarifications
The incident sparked public debate, with some expressing concern about Tandon’s alleged behavior. But the actress went on social media to post the official police statement, explaining the situation and rejecting the allegations that she was drunk and had committed an assault.
Actress Kangana Ranaut came out to support her colleague Tandon by describing the event as “violent” and asking for the individuals behind it to be brought to book.
Unanswered Questions
While the matter was closed, there are still issues concerning the earliest occurrences leading to the row. Should there be fresh evidence or a complaint in the form of a criminal charge, the Mumbai police could proceed with their investigations.
