Pushpa Actor Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari ARRESTED For Abetting Girlfriend’s Suicide! Cops Launch Probe-REPORTS

Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari was reportedly in a live-in relationship with the deceased, and he was accused by her family of blackmailing and harassment

6996 Reads |  

Pushpa Actor Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari ARRESTED For Abetting Girlfriend’s Suicide! Cops Launch Probe-REPORTS
Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, who is popularly known for his role in Allu Arjun’s blockbuster drama Pushpa, was reportedly arrested in Hyderabad on charges of abetting his girlfriend's suicide. The Pushpa actor was reportedly in a live-in relationship with the deceased, and he was accused by her family of blackmailing and harassment. 

As per the latest reports, the cops have ruled out that Bandari’s girlfriend died by suicide on November 29, at her residence post where her father approached the police and accused Jagadeesh of blackmailing and harassing her. ALSO READ | Allu Arjun Starrer Pushpa: The Rise Fever Continues! Devendra Fadnavis Sings ‘Srivalli’ Song Along With Javed Ali! - WATCH


Furthermore, the victim’s father also claimed that the constant harassment and mental torture by Jagadeesh pushed her to take the extreme step. Following his complaint, an investigation was launched against Jagadeesh and the police reportedly found substantial evidence against the actor in the deceased's phone.

The law officials have also stated that the Pushpa actor even clicked photos and recorded videos of the deceased while she was with another man on November 27. He then blackmailed her and threatened to leak her private photos online.

After the altercation, the deceased victim who was also a junior artist working in the south film industry hung herself to death at her residence on November 29. 


The Panjagutta Police in Hyderabad booked Jagadeesh under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (abetment to suicide) and he was arrested on Wednesday. Jagadeesh and his family are yet to issue an official statement. ALSO READ | Amitabh Bachchan Generously Regards The Talented Actor Allu Arjun On Kaun Banega Crorepati For His Performance In Pushpa: The Rise

For the unversed, in Pusha, Jagadeesh played Keshava the right-hand man of Allu Arjun's character, and he was seen sharing the screen with the superstar multiple times throughout the film.

Image Source: Instagram
Related Topics:
Advertisement
Advertisement
  • Trending