Actress Niveda Pethuraj Sparks Controversy After Refusing Police Check, 30th May
Hyderabad, India: Popular South Indian actress Niveda Pethuraj has found herself at the center of a controversy after a video of her refusing a police check went viral on social media. The incident, which took place on the night of [Date of incident], has sparked a debate on celebrity privilege and the need for equal treatment under the law.
The video, which was reportedly filmed by a bystander, shows Niveda Pethuraj driving her car when she is stopped by a police officer for a routine check. The actress, however, refuses to cooperate, arguing that she is a celebrity and does not need to be checked. She can be heard saying, “I am Niveda Pethuraj, I don’t need to show my documents.”
The officer, visibly taken aback, attempts to explain that everyone is subject to the law, but the actr...