• By Swati Singh
  • Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:37 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Allu Arjun Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody: Hours after actor Allu Arjun was taken into custody in connection with the tragic stampede that occurred at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule, the actor was remanded to judicial custody for a period of 14 days. The incident, which led to the tragic death of a woman, prompted a swift investigation, resulting in Allu Arjun’s arrest. 

Following his detention and questioning by the authorities, the court decided to send him to judicial remand, where he will remain under custody for the specified duration. This development has sent shockwaves through both the film industry and the general public, as the incident and the subsequent legal actions continue to unfold.

As reported by ANI, Allu Arjun reached out to his legal counsel, requesting an urgent hearing from the High Court. Previously, the actor had approached the HC with a plea to quash the FIR filed against him.

It is to be noted that the actor has now been granted interim bail. The Telangana High Court, after reviewing the request, indicated its decision to grant interim bail to the actor. The court noted that it would allow him temporary release while giving him time to pursue appropriate legal remedies.

Deceased Woman's Husband Issues Statement

The tragic stampede which occured in Sandhya theatre, Hyderabad, lead to a woman's death. Her husband, Bhaskar, has now issued a statement, claiming, "I am ready to withdraw the case. I was not aware of the arrest and #AlluArjun has nothing to do with the stampede in which my wife passed away."

The tragic incident occurred on December 4, when Allu Arjun's unexpected presence at the Sandhya Theatre led to a chaotic surge of fans attempting to enter the venue. Reports indicate that the disorder was primarily caused by inadequate crowd management and security measures, even though the theater management was fully aware of the high-profile visit.

In the aftermath of the incident, which resulted in the death of a woman, the police detained three individuals, including a co-partner of the theater. The authorities then charged Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theater management under sections 105 and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. These charges were filed based on a complaint from the family of the deceased woman, and the case is being investigated at the Chikkadpally police station.

(The story has been updated based on latest inputs.)

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