Tamil Nadu police have reportedly arrested film director Mohan G, known for his pathbreaking films such as Draupadi and Bakasuran. However, the exact reason behind his arrest remains unclear, with speculation pointing to his recent inflammatory comments on religious matters.
BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Aswathaman announced the arrest on social media, claiming that Mohan G was detained without formal communication to his family, which he alleged violated Supreme Court orders. Aswathaman criticized the arrest, stating, “Illegal arrests of dissidents have become routine under the DMK’s rule. The Dravidian model of policing, which cannot control ganja smuggling, only carries out such crackdowns.” Despite these claims, there has been no official statement from the police on the reason or location of Mohan G’s detention.
சினிமா இயக்குனர் நண்பர் திரௌபதி மோகன் G @mohandreamer அவர்கள் சற்று முன் தமிழக காவல் துறையினரால் கைது செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளார்.
என்ன காரணம், எந்த வழக்கு என்று எந்த முறைப்படியான தகவலும் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு கூறப்படவில்லை. இது உச்சநீதிமன்ற ஆணைக்கு எதிரானது. அவர் எங்கு வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளார்… pic.twitter.com/kpHp3Kmffa
— Ashvathaman Allimuthu (@asuvathaman) September 24, 2024
The arrest has triggered widespread speculation. Many believe it could be linked to Mohan G’s controversial remarks regarding religious prasad (offerings). Recently, Mohan G stirred outrage after alleging that ghee, pig fat, cow fat, and fish oil were mixed into the laddoos offered as prasad to devotees at Tirumala Tirupati. He also made allegations regarding the Palani temple’s panchamirtham, stating he had heard rumors that contraceptive pills were mixed into the prasad.
பழனி பஞ்சாமிர்தத்தில் கருத்தடை மருந்து கலப்பதாக கூறி இந்துகளின் மனதை புண்படுத்தியதாக பல்வேறு தரப்பிலும் புகார்கள் எழுந்த நிலையில் இயக்குநர் மோகன் ஜி யை கைது செய்தது சென்னை காவல்துறை pic.twitter.com/RWK4tu6mNc
— Niranjan kumar (@niranjan2428) September 24, 2024
Mohan G’s comments, which he shared in interviews and on social media, provoked sharp criticism, with many demanding strict action against him for spreading unverified information. In one video, he mentioned hearing rumors about contraceptives being added to the panchamirtham offered in a temple, but when pressed, he said he was only repeating hearsay. This sparked further outrage, leading to calls for his arrest.
The controversy has been further fueled by his recent remarks about actor Vijay’s political involvement and the ongoing laddoo controversy at Tirupati. Many now speculate that his arrest is related to his comments about the Palani panchamirtham, as his social media posts have frequently touched on the subject.
While the reason behind his arrest remains unconfirmed, it is widely believed that his contentious remarks on religious offerings may have played a role. The police are expected to release an official statement clarifying the details of his arrest soon.
(With inputs from OneIndia Tamil)
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