THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Hyderabad, Dec 13: The Telangana High Court granted Allu Arjun interim bail for four weeks on Friday in relation to the stampede incident at the premiere of his record-breaking film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ in Hyderabad.
Earlier in the day, Allu Arjun was arrested and placed in 14-day judicial custody in connection with the stampede at the renowned Sandhya Theatre of Hyderabad which resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman.
Justice Juvvadi Sridevi noted that Allu Arjun could not be held primarily accountable for the incident, as he had attended the movie premiere with the necessary permissions in place.
The Court stated that the essential elements of the alleged offences were not evident on a prima facie basis.
The Court emphasized that being an actor does not strip Allu Arjun of his fundamental rights. It further affirmed that, like any other citizen, he is entitled to life and liberty.
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Earlier, in the Hyderabad stampede case, the police arrested South superstar and ‘Pushpa’ fame Allu Arjun. The actor was brought to the Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad, where he was interrogated regarding the death of a woman at Sandhya Theatre on December 4. After the questioning, Allu Arjun was taken to Gandhi Hospital for a medical examination.
Following his arrest, Allu Arjun was placed in 14-day judicial custody in connection with the stampede.
On December 4, a day before the release of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, a premiere of the film was held at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, where Allu Arjun was also present. After Allu Arjun exited the theatre, a stampede occurred, resulting in the death of a woman named Revathi. Several others, including her son Shriteja, were seriously injured.
In connection with the incident, Revathi’s husband, Mogadampalli Bhaskar, has filed a case against Allu Arjun, his security agency, and the theatre.
The police stated that the theatre management had made no arrangements or provided prior information about the actor’s arrival. Additionally, there was no separate entry or exit for the audience. The stampede occurred when the theatre gates, overwhelmed by the pressure of the crowd, collapsed.
