Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon found herself in a chaotic situation late on Saturday night when she and her driver were allegedly attacked by a mob in Mumbai’s Bandra suburb. The commotion started on Carter Road near Rizvi College, where Raveena’s driver was accused of rash driving and hitting an elderly woman. The situation escalated when Raveena exited her car to address the crowd, resulting in her being allegedly pushed and hit.
False Accusations and Viral Video
A video of the incident quickly went viral, showing locals surrounding Raveena and calling the police. Amid the chaos, accusations were made against Raveena, including claims that she was drunk and that her driver had assaulted three persons. In the video, Raveena can be heard pleading with the crowd, saying, “Don’t push. Please don’t hit me.” A man, identified as Mohammed, claimed his mother was hit by Raveena’s driver and subsequently assaulted by Raveena herself, causing serious head injuries.
Allegations of Assault by #RaveenaTandon & her driver on elderly Woman Incident near Rizvi law college, family Claims that @TandonRaveena was under influence of Alcohol, women have got head injuries, Family is at Khar Police station @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice @mieknathshinde pic.twitter.com/eZ0YQxvW3g
— Mohsin shaikh 🇮🇳 (@mohsinofficail) June 1, 2024
Police Investigation and Clarification
The Mumbai Police later issued a statement clarifying the details of the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajtilak Roshan of Zone 9 confirmed that Raveena Tandon was not drunk, as alleged. After reviewing CCTV footage, the police determined that Raveena’s car did not collide with anyone. The footage showed the actress’s driver reversing the car into the society premises when the family accused them of rash driving and an argument ensued.
Kangana Ranaut’s Support
Actress Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken nature, extended her support to Raveena Tandon. Kangana took to Instagram Stories, calling the incident “absolutely alarming” and condemned the road rage outbursts. She emphasized that the people involved in attacking Raveena should be reprimanded, warning that had there been more people, Raveena could have been lynched.
Kangana wrote, “What happened to Raveena Tandon ji is absolutely alarming; had there been 5-6 more people in the opposite group, she would have been lynched; we condemn such road rage outbursts; those people must be reprimanded. They must not get away with such violent and poisonous behaviour.”
Public and Media Reaction
The incident drew significant attention on social media, with many expressing their shock and support for Raveena. Despite the false accusations and the physical altercation, Raveena remained composed and later shared the police statement on her social media handles, highlighting the truth of the situation.
The road rage incident involving Raveena Tandon underscores the volatility of public altercations and the rapid spread of misinformation. With the police clarifying the facts and Kangana Ranaut voicing her support, it is clear that such violent behavior must be condemned and those responsible held accountable. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying facts before spreading accusations and the need for maintaining civility even in heated situations.
