Sandalwood producers get into a fight in Goa

Violent fight leaves one severely injured

Film Chambers to take up issue tomorrow

A violent altercation between two prominent Sandalwood producers, Satish Arya and A Ganesh, has left the latter seriously injured. The incident occurred in Goa, where around 55 members of the film industry had gathered to discuss the hosting of Cine 90, a popular TV programme.

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The fight, which took place in a state of drunken stupor, saw Satish Arya attacking A Ganesh and Rathavara Manjunath with a fork. During the attack, A Ganesh sustained severe injuries to his nose, requiring 15 stitches, and also suffered damage to his eye.

Eyewitnesses reported that the altercation quickly escalated, causing significant concern among the gathered film industry members. Rathavara Manjunath, although involved in the incident, managed to escape without major injuries.

In response to the attack, a truce meeting has been scheduled at the Film Chambers tomorrow to address the conflict and seek a resolution. Additionally, arrangements are being made to file a formal complaint at the local Goa police station to ensure legal action is taken against the aggressor.

The film community expressed shock and dismay over the incident, emphasizing the need for maintaining decorum and professionalism during industry gatherings. The outcome of the truce meeting and the subsequent police investigation will be closely monitored by industry insiders and fans alike.