Actor Raj Tarun’s Ex-Girlfriend Lavanya Manepally Booked for Drunk Driving After Hitting Biker With Her Car in Sangareddy (Watch Video)
Lavanya Manepally, the former partner of Telugu actor Raj Tarun, has been booked for drunk driving after failing a breathalyzer test during a routine police check in Hyderabad. The incident occurred amid her ongoing legal dispute with the actor, involving high-profile allegations of cheating, assault, and harassment.
Lavanya Manepally, the former partner of Telugu actor Raj Tarun, was booked by the Hyderabad police on Wednesday (March 25) following a drunk driving incident. The development adds another layer of legal trouble for Manepally, who has been embroiled in a high-profile public and legal dispute with the actor over the past several months. Lavanya Chowdary-Raj Tarun Controversy: YouTuber Mastan Sai Arrested for Recording Private Videos of Multiple Women Without Consent (Watch Video).
Details About Lavanya Manepally’s Accident and Police Action
According to reports from the Free Press Journal, the incident occurred during a routine late-night check conducted by the traffic police. Manepally was stopped while driving, and a subsequent breathalyser test allegedly confirmed that her blood alcohol content was significantly above the permissible legal limit.
Following the procedure, the police seized her vehicle and registered a case under the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. While no injuries or property damage were reported in connection with the stop, the police have emphasised their "zero-tolerance" policy regarding driving under the influence in the city.
Viral Video of Lavanya Manepally After the Accident
Lavanya Manepally’s Legal Battles with Raj Tarun
This latest incident comes amid a series of serious allegations exchanged between Manepally and Raj Tarun. Earlier this year, Manepally filed complaints against the actor, accusing him of cheating her under the pretext of marriage, intimidation, and exploitation during their decade-long relationship.
Conversely, Raj Tarun and his associates have faced separate FIRs based on Manepally’s claims of assault and robbery. The actor has consistently denied these allegations, maintaining that Manepally has been attempting to harass him following their separation.
The friction between the two has been a fixture of local headlines since mid-2024. Manepally previously alleged that she was forcefully evicted from a shared residence in Kokapet and that her belongings were seized. The legal proceedings for these various claims, ranging from cheating to physical assault, remain active in the Hyderabad court system. Lavanya Hurls Sandal at Alleged Ex-Boyfriend Raj Tarun’s Friend RJ Shekar Basha on Live TV (Watch Videos).
Authorities have not yet commented on whether this drunk driving charge will have any bearing on her standing in the ongoing civil and criminal cases involving the actor.
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