A case was registered against the six members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC) for allegedly damaging Allu Arjun’s residence amid tensions following the Sandhya Theatre Tragedy.
Hyderabad: Six individuals accused of vandalizing actor Allu Arjun’s house in Hyderabad have been granted bail, according to a lawyer. The accused, students from Osmania University, were presented before a court on Monday morning.
Advocate Ramdas, representing the accused, stated that the students were peacefully protesting when police attacked them, leading to self-defense actions.
The police had filed a case against them, but after appearing before the judge, they were granted bail without conditions and a fine.
BRIEF FACTS
A case was registered against the six members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC) for allegedly damaging Allu Arjun’s residence amid tensions following the Sandhya Theatre Tragedy.
The police charged the accused in sections 190, 191(2), 331(5), 324(2), 292, 126(2), 131, and 331(5) of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). The protesters reportedly manhandled security staff and caused damage to flower pots during the incident, which was captured in visuals showing broken pots and shattered glass outside the actor’s home.
The protest escalated after public statements between the actor and the government. According to Jubilee Hills Police, members of OUJAC staged a protest outside Allu Arjun’s residence, chanting slogans and holding placards. Some protestors climbed the compound wall and threw tomatoes.
Six individuals were taken into custody, identifying themselves as part of the OU-JAC.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand later apologized for making provocative remarks against the national media, acknowledging that his comments were inappropriate and expressing regret.
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On Saturday (22nd Dec), Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed the Sandhya Theatre tragedy in the Assembly, revealing that the police had denied permission for any event at the venue due to safety concerns. Despite this, Allu Arjun allegedly attended the premiere and took actions that worsened the situation.
Reddy explained, “On December 2, Akbaruddin Owaisi requested arrangements for the cast and crew of ‘Pushpa 2’ to attend the film’s release at Sandhya Theatre on December 4. On December 3, the Chikkadpally Circle Inspector rejected the request in writing, citing the theatre’s location in a congested area with only one entry and exit, making safety arrangements difficult. Despite this, the actor attended, climbed onto the roof of his car, and conducted a roadshow, escalating the chaos.”
The Chief Minister also discussed the police response during the stampede.
“The ACP initially asked the actor to leave to help control the crowd, but he refused, saying he would leave after watching the movie. The DCP later intervened, warning him of arrest if he did not comply. Even as he was leaving, he climbed onto the roof of his car again, waving to fans,” Reddy said.
