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Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nidhi Agarwal Mobbed in Hyderabad: Abdul Bashir Reports on Celebrity Safety Scare

In this report, India Today's Abdul Bashir details the chaotic scenes in Hyderabad where actresses Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nidhi Agarwal were mobbed by unruly crowds. Samantha was surrounded by fans during a store launch in Jubilee Hills on December 21, while Nidhi faced a similar ordeal at Lulu Mall on December 18. Bashir highlights the 'complete chaos' and security lapses, noting that police have booked the Lulu Mall management. The report raises serious questions about celebrity safety in public spaces. Visuals show Samantha struggling to reach her vehicle despite security cover, while Nidhi was manhandled. The segment also references past incidents involving Janhvi Kapoor and others, underscoring a growing pattern of crowd mismanagement at promotional events.

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