Actor Rukmini Vasanth alleges impersonation, warns fans against fake messages
Bengaluru (PTI): Actor Rukmini Vasanth has alleged that an unknown individual has been impersonating her and contacting people under false pretences using her name.
Sharing the mobile number allegedly used by the impersonator, the actor clarified that it does not belong to her.
Taking to 'X' on November 7, Rukmini issued a statement alerting the public about the impersonation.
"I want to clarify that this number does not belong to me, and any messages or calls from it are completely fake. Please do not respond to or engage with such messages," she said.
The actor warned that the act of impersonation amounts to cybercrime and said appropriate action was being taken against those involved in such fraudulent and misleading activities.
For any clarification or verification, she urged people to contact her or her team directly.
"Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation. Stay alert and safe online," she added.
Responding to her post, the Bengaluru City Police requested the actor to report the matter to the nearest police station for necessary action.
"These are fraudulent calls and messages. Please don’t share any information with them," the police said in a reply.
Rukmini Vasanth is known for her roles in films such as 'Sapta Saagaradaache Ello', 'Madharaasi' and 'Kantara: Chapter 1', among others.
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— rukmini (@rukminitweets) November 7, 2025
It has come to my attention that an individual using the number 9445893273 is impersonating me and reaching out to various people under false pretenses.
I want to clarify that this number does not belong to me, and any messages or calls…
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Man sets fire to gas cylinder on truck in Kerala's Kottayam, held
Kottayam(Kerala) (PTI): A 33-year-old man climbed onto a parked truck carrying cooking gas cylinders and set fire to one of them near Thalayolaparambu in the small hours of Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred around 12.30 am, they said.
The fire and rescue personnel soon arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire, averting a major disaster.
According to police, the man is suspected to be under mental distress as he claimed that he was walking from Ernakulam to his home in Marangattupilly here when he saw the truck on the roadside.
An FIR under sections 329(3)(criminal trespass),324(2)(mischief),326(f)(mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was lodged against him.
Police said that the man was formally arrested, but will be released on station bail as the offences he is accused of are bailable.
"His family is here at the station and he will be released to them," the officer said.
In the FIR, police have said that the man opened the seal of one of the gas cylinders and set fire to it with the knowledge that his act was dangerous to those living in the area.
According to the company transporting the cooking gas cylinders, it suffered a loss of Rs 2,300 in the incident.
