The fan, named Simha Chalam, aimed to bring attention to his personal problems and requested a meeting with Pawan Kalyan to address them.
As per Assistant Commissioner of Police Narsimha Murthy, “Simha Chalam came to the petrol pump with a gas cylinder and lighter, threatening to set himself ablaze if his issues were not resolved.The petrol pump staff and security personnel intervened and prevented him from carrying out his threat on Wednesday evening.”
The petrol pump staff and security stopped Chalam, and the police were called, leading to his arrest.
Chalam has been charged under applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for attempting self-harm and causing a public disturbance.
Pawan Kalyan, a prominent figure in the Telugu film industry, has left a mark on Tollywood through his acting career and influential persona. Pawan Kalyan’s rise to stardom can be attributed to his ability to connect with the masses through his films
Kalyan’s JSP contested the first elections in 2019 independently but suffered a significant defeat. Kalyan himself lost in both Assembly constituencies he contested – Gajuwaka of Visakhapatnam and Bhimavaram of West Godavari. The party won only one seat, Razole assembly constituency (SC-reserved), but the MLA later defected to the YSR Congress party. Despite the electoral setback, Kalyan remained determined.
In the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections and Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party made a comeback with a historic victory in Andhra Pradesh by winning all the seats it contested, showcasing their growing influence in the state’s political landscape.