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Allu Arjun’s Arrest: A Closer Look at the Incident and Its Aftermath
South Indian superstar Allu Arjun finds himself in a difficult situation as he has been arrested by the Telangana Police and is currently held at Chikkadpally Police Station. The charges against him are non-bailable. In Telangana, where the Congress party is in power, Allu Arjun’s father-in-law, Kancharla Chandrashekhar Reddy, is a prominent Congress leader. Upon hearing the news of Allu’s arrest, Reddy promptly visited the police station.
The Influential Allu-Konidela Family
The Allu-Konidela family is well-known in the South for their significant influence in both cinema and politics. Allu Arjun is a major figure in the South Indian film industry, while his father-in-law, Kancharla Chandrashekhar Reddy, has a strong political presence. Reddy was previously associated with the BRS (formerly TRS) but switched to Congress before the elections.
Political Background
Kancharla Chandrashekhar Reddy, once a part of former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s BRS, joined Congress on February 16, 2024. He had been a BRS leader in Nagarjuna Sagar, Nalgonda, for a long time. His daughter, Sneha Reddy, is married to Allu Arjun. Reddy’s desire to contest from Nagarjuna Sagar was thwarted when he didn’t receive a ticket from BRS, leading to his departure from the party.
The Incident at Sandhya Theater
On December 4, a commotion erupted at Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad during the screening of Allu Arjun’s movie, Pushpa 2. The chaos resulted in the tragic death of a 35-year-old woman. Following this incident, an FIR was filed against Allu Arjun and the theater management, leading to Allu’s arrest.
Allegations and Security Lapses
It is alleged that the Telangana Police were unaware of Allu Arjun’s presence at the theater for the screening, while the theater management knew. This lack of communication resulted in inadequate security arrangements. The absence of separate entry and exit points for the audience contributed to the stampede caused by the large crowd.
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