Rajpal Yadav 'accidentally' hits a student during film shoot

Police said the scooter which Rajpal Yadav was riding was an old one. The actor lost control and hit the student after its clutch wire broke. There were no visible injuries to the student, however, further investigation is being carried out in the matter.

Prayagraj: A student was allegedly injured when actor Rajpal Yadav, riding a scooter during the shooting of a Hindi movie, hit him in Katra area of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, police said. The student gave a complaint to Colonelganj police in connection with the incident and has alleged misbehaviour by the film team.

The actor has also given a complaint to the police alleging that some people, including the student, tried to disrupt the shooting, which was underway with the permission of the district administration.

Station House Officer, Colonelganj police station, Ram Mohan Rai said the scooter which the actor was riding was an old one. The actor lost control and hit the student after its clutch wire broke, he added.

There were no visible injuries to the student, the police officer said. "However, further investigation is being carried out following which further action will be taken," he added.

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According to reports, comedian Rajpal Yadav and his team started the shooting of their upcoming film near Laxmi Talkies crossing in the morning. Curious locals, including students, assembled in large numbers at the spot to see the shooting. The team then proceeded towards Bank Road where Yadav was being filmed riding a scooter. (With agency inputs)