'I deeply regret the pain': Mohan Babu apologises to reporter after attempt to murder charge
Veteran actor Mohan Babu has apologized to the journalist after he allegedly assaulted him outside his Hyderabad residence. The actor took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle and apologized on the public platform. He issued a statement claiming that he was only trying to protect himself from anti-social elements when the media got inadvertently intertwined. Mohan Babu called the incident unfortunate.
Mohan Babu wrote, 'I would like to mention that due to health reasons, I was admitted to the hospital over the last 48 hours and was unable to respond immediately. I appreciate your patience and I am sending this letter at the earliest possible opportunity'.
The actor also continued saying, 'In the heat of the moment, when my gate was broken and approximately 30-50 individuals comprising anti-social elements, forcibly barged into my house with an intent to harm those present. I lost my composure. Amidst the chaos, the media inadvertently became intertwined in the situation. As I tried to manage the situation, Mr Ranjit, one of your journalists, unfortunately, sustained an injury, This was a deeply regrettable outcome and I deeply regret the pain and inconvenience caused to him'.
A look at Mohan Babu's statement
Mohan Babu M (@themohanbabu) December 13, 2024
Well, Mohan Babu's apology comes after a police complaint was filed by the 35-year-old journalist and cops filed under Section 118 (1) (voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons or substances) of the BNS against the actor. The reporter visited Mohan Babu's Jalpally residence on December 10 to cover the family dispute that was going on between the actor and his son Manoj. The situation got intense and the veteran actor attacked the journalist with his mic.
Mohan Babu's family dispute grabbed attention on December 9 when the actor filed a police complaint alleging that his son Manoj and his wife. He stated that they were planning to forcefully enter his Jalpally home through intimidation. While his son clarified that the fight was not for a share of the property but for self-respect and the safety of his wife and children