Allu Arjun was released from custody
New Delhi: Allu Arjun was released from custody today after the Telangana High Court granted him bail in connection with a case related to a stampede that occurred during the screening of ‘Pushpa 2’. The Telugu actor was freed from Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad on Saturday morning following his arrest on Friday, which was linked to the tragic death of a woman during a stampede at the film’s premiere on December 4.
Here are ten updates regarding Allu Arjun’s arrest:
- On Friday morning, Allu Arjun was apprehended by city police and subsequently taken to the Chikkadpally police station, where a local court placed him in 14-day judicial custody.
- The investigation focuses on an incident from December 4, during which a 35-year-old woman lost her life, and her eight-year-old son was hospitalized due to a stampede that occurred at the crowded premiere of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. Thousands of fans had gathered at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre to witness the event.
- In light of the arrest, the Telangana High Court instructed Allu Arjun to fully cooperate with the investigation, emphasizing that while an actor should not be penalized solely for their celebrity status, they must still be held accountable for any negligence.
- After being placed in judicial custody, the actor’s legal team sought relief from the Telangana High Court, which resulted in the approval of a four-week interim bail.
- However, due to delays in the communication of the bail order to prison officials, he was required to spend the night in jail. Reports indicate that Allu Arjun, identified as prisoner number 7697, had to sleep on the floor during his overnight detention, according to India Today.
- In his initial comments following his release from jail on Saturday morning, Allu Arjun affirmed his status as a law-abiding citizen and expressed his intention to cooperate with the authorities. He stated, “I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate. I would like to once again express my condolences to the family. It was an unfortunate incident.”
- The high-profile case has ignited a political discourse, with leaders from the BJP and BRS criticizing the treatment of the actor, while representatives from Congress underscored that the law is applicable to everyone, irrespective of their celebrity status.
- Prior to Allu Arjun’s arrest, there were tense moments as police arrived at his residence, with footage showing the actor allegedly disputing the officers’ approach to his bedroom.
- The family of the deceased initially lodged a complaint, which resulted in the filing of a case against Allu Arjun, his security personnel, and the theatre management under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- The actor’s legal representatives contended that the theatre management had notified the police regarding the event and had requested security measures, asserting that there was no intentional negligence on Allu Arjun’s part.
- In a surprising development, the husband of the deceased woman expressed no blame towards Allu Arjun and indicated his willingness to retract the case against the actor, despite the unfortunate incident.
