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Director Mani Shankar’s Son Arrested in Hyderabad for Obstructing Police, Assaulting Home Guard

Police say the arrest followed his escape from a March 1 traffic incident in Banjara Hills.

Overview

  • Prem Shankar, 40, was taken into custody on Wednesday after police traced him in a case tied to a stalled vehicle episode reported by PTI and local authorities.
  • Officers say his electric car stopped on Road No. 2 near the NFCL junction when its battery drained, creating congestion at the busy spot.
  • A woman constable and home guards moved to clear the vehicle, and police allege he refused to step out and pushed a home guard while they attempted to shift the car.
  • Banjara Hills police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, noting he left the location before being located days later.
  • Authorities report the investigation is ongoing, and no public statements from the accused or his family have been reported.