Tamil filmmaker Mohan arrested for alleging impotency drug in 'prasad'
What's the story
Tamil filmmaker Mohan G was arrested by the Trichy District Cybercrime Police on Tuesday (September 24) for allegedly making controversial remarks about Panchamirtham, a sacred offering served at the Pazhani temple in Tamil Nadu.
The arrest followed his contentious claim that the Panchamirtham at Pazhani temple contains contraception medicines.
This statement caused an uproar on social media and among the public, leading to his arrest in Chennai, reportedly.
Controversy details
Mohan G's controversial remarks and subsequent arrest
Mohan G made the controversial statement during a YouTube interview while discussing another controversy involving animal fat found in ghee used for Tirupati laddus.
He stated, "I heard that medicine leading to impotency in men was mixed with Panchamirtham. That news was hidden and that Panchamirtham was destroyed."
"We shouldn't talk without proof, but there was no proper explanation given. Those working there told me that birth control pills were an attack on Hindus."
Investigation update
Director was arrested without any prior notice: BJP President
Following Mohan G's remarks, the Tamil Nadu government initiated an inquiry.
BJP President in Chennai stated that the director was arrested without any prior notice and his family was not informed about the arrest.
The director was reportedly taken from his house in Chennai to a police station for further investigation.
More details about his arrest are still awaited as he remains under police custody.
Career overview
Mohan G's career and political reactions to arrest
Mohan G began his directorial career with the film Pazhaya Vannarapettai in 2016 and later directed the controversial yet successful film Draupathi in 2020. The film was not backed by any producers and had to be crowdfunded.
His other works include Rudra Thandavam and Bakasuran.
Tamil Nadu Minister of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Sekar Babu, has warned of strict action against those spreading fake news about Palani temple panchamirtham.