Hyderabad, Dec 21 (PTI) The winner of reality show 'Bigg Boss' season 7 and his brother were arrested in connection with the violence reported outside a studio here, police said on Thursday.

Violence broke out on December 17 night near the studio after the show's finale celebrations wherein supporters of two contestants--the winner and runner-up of this season "clashed" and an unruly mob allegedly damaged cars, RTC buses and police vehicles by hurling stones and prevented the police officials from discharing their duties. P Prashanth was declared winner of 'Bigg Boss' season 7.

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Subsequently, separate cases were registered over damage of vehicles and a case was also registered against Prashanth for taking out a rally after he was declared the winner, they said.

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The rally was taken out without permission and it resulted in damage of more vehicles. Prashanth and his brother were arrested on Wednesday night.

Further investigations are on, they said.

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