When Bharata began to consider how He could approach Rāma, Śatrughna told Him that it was inappropriate for Lakṣmaṇa to not have forcibly restrained Their father to prevent Rāma’s exile. The gatekeepers then seized the hunchback Mantharā who had just arrived by the eastern gate, brought her to Śatrughna and informed Him that she was the cause of all these calamities. Śatrughna then seized her hair amidst her companions, and while reviling Kaikeyī, threw Mantharā on the ground and forcibly dragged her here and there. Kaikeyī then begged Bharata to release her. When Bharata explained to Śatrughna why He should release the hunchback, Śatrughna released her.