Hyderabad

Vishva Hindu Raksha Parishad (VHRP) National Woman President Yamuna Pathak on Monday strongly condemned the alleged mobbing of actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu by fans at a public event in Hyderabad, describing the incident as a “clear violation of women’s dignity and personal space.”

Speaking to ANI, Pathak criticised the conduct of fans, stating that such behaviour cannot be justified in the name of admiration or excitement. Referring to a similar recent incident involving actor Niddhi Aggerwal, she said the recurrence of such episodes points to a disturbing pattern in the treatment of women celebrities at public events.

“What happened to Samantha Ruth Prabhu is not fan enthusiasm. It is a clear violation of women’s dignity and personal space. After Niddhi Aggerwal, this repeated pattern exposes a dangerous mindset where celebrity women are treated as public property rather than individuals with rights and boundaries,” Pathak said.

She further asserted that breaching personal space and intimidating women under the guise of admiration amounts to harassment and should not be normalised. Calling for strict action, she urged authorities and event organisers to ensure robust security arrangements at public gatherings.

“Breaching personal space and intimidating women in the name of admiration is harassment. Calling it excitement only normalises such conduct and silences accountability. Authorities must enforce strict security protocols at public events, and perpetrators must face consequences,” she added.

According to viral videos circulating on social media, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was attending a public event in Hyderabad on December 21 when a large crowd surrounded her, making movement difficult. The actor was reportedly seen struggling to reach her vehicle as fans rushed towards her. Despite the chaos, Samantha appeared calm and composed while exiting the venue.

The incident triggered widespread reactions online, with many users criticising the lack of civic sense among fans and raising concerns about women’s safety at public events. Several commentators also pointed to lapses in crowd management and called for stronger security measures.

The episode came days after actor Niddhi Aggerwal faced a similar situation at a Hyderabad mall during the promotion of her upcoming film The Raja Saab. During the launch of the song Sahana Sahana, she was reportedly mobbed and pushed by fans while exiting the venue. Videos showed a chaotic scene, with the actor appearing visibly uncomfortable despite the presence of escorts.

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Following the incident involving Niddhi Aggerwal, Hyderabad Police registered a suo motu case against the organisers of the Raja Saab song-release event under the jurisdiction of the KPHB police station.