Allu Arjun faces backlash after argument with airport security over mask removal
Mumbai: Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun drew criticism online after a brief altercation with a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Mumbai airport on Saturday.
According to a viral video, Arjun, dressed in a t-shirt and track pants, presented his ID at the airport entry point. The CISF officer then requested him to remove his face mask to verify his identity as per standard security protocol. Arjun appeared reluctant, engaging in a brief exchange with the officer. A member of his entourage also intervened, but the CISF personnel insisted on following procedure.
The actor eventually lowered his mask partially to reveal his face before quickly putting it back on, after which he was allowed entry.
Social media users criticised Arjun’s response, calling it “arrogant” and “egoistic.” One commenter remarked, “Just show your full face, man. Why be so egoistic? Sadly, these people think themselves as Gods because of fans and don’t care to follow protocols.” Another referenced a past public appearance, saying, “He had no problem showing his face to a mad crowd during Pushpa 2 celebrations, which led to a stampede and death.”
Arjun has not issued a statement regarding the incident.
On the professional front, the actor is working on multiple projects, including AA22xA6 alongside Deepika Padukone, Pushpa 3: The Rampage, and an upcoming film with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
