Bengaluru, Nov. 1 -- A controversy erupted during the staging of 'The Truth Behind Gandhi's Assassination' at Suchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy in Banashankari, where former Mysuru Rangayana director and theatre personality Addanda Cariappa was allegedly manhandled and ink was smeared on his face by protesters opposing the play.

The incident occurred during a programme organised by Kodagu Rangabhoomi Trust. Some organisation leaders and Congress workers allegedly entered the premises, objecting to dialogues in the play that they claimed portrayed Mahatma Gandhi in a derogatory manner.

The confrontation reportedly escalated into a heated argument, following which Cariappa was allegedly dragged and ink was smeared on his face. The inci...