Two people were assaulted by a four-member gang reportedly over an argument to do with occupying seats in a theatre screening Ajith-starrer Viswasam on Old Infantry Road, Vellore, on Thursday.
Prasad, 20, and Ramesh, 30, sustained injuries and have been admitted to the Government Vellore Medical College Hospital (GVMCH) at Adukkambarai. The police have detained four persons in connection with the incident.
The duo had gone to see the 2.30 a.m. show when the quarrel broke out.
Sharp weapons
The four-member gang attacked the two with sharp weapons. Police were deployed inside the theatre after the incident. A case has been registered and further investigations are on. Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar, 20, reportedly poured kerosene on his father K. Pandian, 45, and set him ablaze after he prevented him from watching Viswasam .
The incident happened near Kalinjur in Vellore on Thursday. On Wednesday, Ajithkumar had asked Pandian money to watch the movie.
When his father refused to give him money, Ajith poured kerosene on Pandian and set him ablaze. Pandian has been admitted to the hospital with 45% burns. The Viruthampet police registered a case and detained Ajith.
