Actress fined for traffic rule violation in tv serial scene: Viewer complaint leads to police action
Mangaluru: An actress has been fined by the police for a traffic rule violation depicted in a TV serial scene. The incident came to light after a viewer named Jayaprakash Ekkur from Mangaluru lodged a complaint regarding a scene in the 14th episode of the serial 'Sitaram', where a character was seen riding a two-wheeler without wearing a helmet.
The complaint, addressed to the Mangaloruru City Police Commissioner, dealt with the potential negative impact of such scenes on the audience, as they may promote disregard for traffic rules. Consequently, the Commissioner assigned the case to the Mangaluru Traffic East Station for further investigation.
Following inquiries, it was revealed that the scene in question was shot in Nandini Layout, Bengaluru. On May 10, the Rajajinagar police station issued a fine of Rs 500 to both the actress and the owner of the vehicle involved in the scene.
Additionally, the production manager of the serial assured authorities that future episodes would adhere to traffic regulations.
This incident underscores the importance of raising awareness about road safety measures, particularly the mandatory use of helmets. Jayaprakash Ekkur, the viewer who filed the complaint, spoke to Vartha Bharati on the need for comprehensive awareness programs to prevent road accidents and fatalities especially in colleges.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Sexual harassment allegations rock Italian cricket
New Delhi (PTI): Days after making a historic debut at the T20 World Cup, Italy cricket has been rocked by sexual harassment allegations by a women's team player against women's cricket co-ordinator Prabath Ekneligoda, who has been suspended by the nation's cricket board, the Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) informed.
According to a statement released by FCRI, the allegations are the subject of an investigation by the federal prosecutor.
"The Federation confirms that, during 2025, the President of the federation acting within her institutional responsibilities and with the full safeguarding of the athletes and other parties involved in mind, ordered the immediate precautionary suspension of the individual concerned from all federal duties and activities," ESPN Cricinfo quoted the the board as saying in a statement.
"This measure was adopted pending a thorough and definitive assessment of the circumstances. The decision was taken as a prudent and responsible step, aimed at preventing any undue speculation, preserving the integrity of the sporting environment, and ensuring that any fact-finding takes place in the appropriate forums, with full respect for personal dignity, due process and the presumption of innocence."
According to reports, Ekneligoda's lawyer has denied the allegations, claiming "ulterior motives" were behind them.
FCRI media manager Rakbir Hasan confirmed to the website that Ekneligoda had travelled with the board president Maria Lorena Haz Paz at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka but didn't have any official duties.
"It is further noted that proceedings are currently under way before the Federal Prosecutor's Office, which is responsible for carrying out the assessments and investigations provided under sporting regulations," the FCRI said.
