Vandalism at Allu Arjun’s Residence: Protesters Demand Justice for Woman in ‘Pushpa-2’ Stampede, CM Condemns Attack
A group of people, claiming to be members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OUJAC), vandalized the residence of Telugu film star Allu Arjun in Hyderabad on Sunday. The protestors were demanding justice for the woman who died in a stampede during the screening of Pushpa-2.
The group caused damage by throwing tomatoes and destroying flower pots at the actor’s home in the upscale Jubilee Hills area. The protestors raised slogans against Allu Arjun and his family, accusing them of profiting from films while fans suffer. They also demanded Rs 1 crore in financial assistance for the deceased woman’s family.
According to a police statement, one of the protestors scaled the compound wall of the actor’s residence, and when security personnel attempted to stop them, they were manhandled. The situation led to minor damage to property before the protestors spoke to the media gathered at the scene. Six individuals were detained by the police, who arrived promptly after the disturbance. A case has been registered against the six individuals, along with others believed to have been involved.
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Hyderabad’s Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, strongly condemned the incident and instructed the state police to take strict action. In a statement, Reddy emphasized that any lawlessness would not be tolerated. He further directed the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Commissioner of Police to ensure law and order was maintained.
In response to the incident, Allu Arjun’s father, veteran producer Allu Aravind, urged restraint, emphasizing the importance of allowing the law to take its course. “We will not react to this. This is a time for us to observe restraint,” he said, adding that the police had already taken action and filed a case. Aravind also expressed his belief that no one should encourage such incidents and affirmed that the authorities were prepared to handle any further disruptions.
The police further announced that security at Allu Arjun’s residence has been increased in the wake of the protest.
In a related development, a police release from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of the Central Zone mentioned that action would be taken against Vishnu Murthy, a suspended police officer, for holding a press conference without prior authorization from senior officers. The DGP’s office is investigating the matter, and necessary action will be taken.
Meanwhile, police have made it clear that any behavior that disrupts public peace or incites violence will be dealt with sternly.
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