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Escalator Damaged as Fans Swarm Jr NTR's Hospital Event
9 Mar
Summary
- Hundreds of fans caused chaos at a hospital event for Jr NTR.
- The actor asked the crowd to be quiet due to disruptions.
- An escalator was damaged as fans rushed towards Jr NTR.
Actor Jr NTR's recent visit to Bengaluru on March 8 for the inauguration of a new KIMS Super Speciality Hospital facility was marred by chaos. The event, intended to be formal, attracted a massive crowd of hundreds of fans who gathered inside the hospital premises.
The overwhelming turnout led to a difficult and uncontrolled situation. Videos showed Jr NTR on stage pausing his speech and visibly irritated by loud slogans from fans. He requested the crowd to be silent, stating, "I said quiet... quiet." Eventually, the hall quieted down, and he calmly thanked them.
The surge of fans caused significant disruption within the hospital. Reports and circulating videos indicated that an escalator was damaged as people rushed towards the actor's location. Security personnel struggled to manage the stampede-like conditions, necessitating police intervention to restore order.
Reflecting on his respect for medical professionals, Jr NTR shared a personal anecdote about surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2009. He mentioned that the experience had made him consider a career in medicine, specifically as a pediatrician, due to his fondness for children.
