Chennai: DJ attacked for not playing requested song; 4 booked

CHENNAI: The Pullarambakkam police in Tiruvallur have booked four persons for allegedly attacking a DJ and damaging his sound equipment after he refused to play a song of their choice at a wedding.

The incident occurred on July 5, but a case was registered on Sunday based on a complaint filed by the victim, Sriram. Police said Mani (22), allegedly under the influence of alcohol, argued with the DJ after his request was declined.

He later returned with three others, Vellai, Prabu and Sri, all from Thanganur village, and allegedly assaulted Sriram with wooden logs, vandalised the sound system and threatened the DJ team before fleeing. A search is on to trace the accused.