Allu Arjun was released from jail today after being granted bail by the Telangana High Court in connection with a case involving a stampede during the screening of Pushpa 2.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad Chanchalguda Central Jail on Saturday morning after being granted bail by the Telangana High Court. He was arrested on Friday in connection with a woman death following a stampede during the screening of Pushpa 2 on December 4.
Arrest and Judicial Custody: Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday morning by the city police and taken to Chikkadpally police station. A local court subsequently remanded him to 14 days judicial custody.
Incident Overview: The investigation pertains to a December 4 incident where a 35 years old woman died and her eight years old son was hospitalised in a stampede like situation during the crowded premiere of Pushpa 2 the rule at Hyderabad Sandhya theatre.
Telangana High Court Stand: The Telangana High Court instructed Allu Arjun to cooperate with the investigation. While acknowledging that a celebrity status cannot protect them from accountability the court granted him four weeks interim bail upon a plea from his legal team.
Night in Jail: Despite the bail order delays in communication meant that Allu Arjun had to spend Friday night in jail. As prisoner number 7697 he reportedly slept on the floor during his stay.
Statement After Release: Upon release on Saturday morning Allu Arjun expressed his commitment to cooperating with authorities and conveyed his condolences to the deceased woman family calling the incident unfortunate.
Political Reactions: The arrest sparked political debates. BJP and BRS leaders criticized the treatment of the actor while Congress maintained that the law should be uniformly applied irrespective of a person fame.
Tense Arrest Scene: Visuals of the arrest showed tense moments as Allu Arjun argued with police officers about their approach particularly their entry into his bedroom during the operation.
Case Filed Against Multiple Parties: A complaint by the deceased woman family led to charges against Allu Arjun his security team and the theatre management under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Actor Defense: Allu Arjun legal team stated that the theatre management had informed the police in advance about the event and requested security. They denied any deliberate negligence on the actor part.
Unexpected Turn: In a surprising development the deceased woman husband expressed no blame towards Allu Arjun and indicated his willingness to withdraw the case despite the tragic incident.
