Vijayalakshmi Darshan, wife of jailed Kannada superstar Darshan Thoogudeepa, issued a detailed statement refuting viral rumors on social media claiming that their son, Vineesh, was hospitalized after a major car accident in Bengaluru. Explaining the Rajarajeshwari Nagar incident involving their Ford Endeavour, Vijayalakshmi confirmed that Vineesh was completely safe, was not behind the wheel, and had only gone out to check a two-wheeler after a minor traffic collision. With the family already under intense public scrutiny, the Bengaluru Police has also moved to confirm that no official case or complaint has been registered regarding the minor road accident.
A minor incident on the road sparked the rumours
The speculation reportedly started after a minor collision involving a Ford Endeavor involving Vineesh was reported in Bengaluru. The vehicle was said to be involved in a minor road incident with a two-wheeler. As videos and claims related to the incident spread online, confusion grew over Vineesh’s role in the accident.
Vijayalakshmi Darshan shared the detailed statement
According to TOI City reports, Darshan’s wife, Vijayalakshmi Darshan, has released a detailed statement. He clarified in the statement that Vineesh was neither injured nor driving the car when the accident happened.He said, “We would like to clarify that the news spread by some media outlets claiming that Vinish met with an accident and was hospitalized is completely false. Vinish is completely safe and doing well. A minor road incident occurred, which, unfortunately, is not common in Bengaluru traffic. The other party involved admitted it was their fault and even apologized. Vinish just got down from the car to ensure the safety of the people on the bike. Unfortunately, those few moments were taken out of context and presented in a completely misleading way.Darshan’s wife added, “As a family we are going through a difficult time, and the spread of such unverified and shocking news only adds to our pain and anxiety. We sincerely request everyone, especially media organizations, to verify the facts before publishing or broadcasting information that may cause unnecessary trouble to individuals and their families. We also request everyone not to believe or share these false reports.“
The police confirmed that no case has been registered
In the Money Control report, the police stated that no case has been registered in relation to the said incident on the road.On the professional front, Darshan Thoogudeepa was last seen in ‘The Devil. The Hero’ which is a Kannada political action thriller directed by Prakash Veer.