Vandalism at Allu Arjun’s residence in Hyderabad
The Hindu
OU-JAC members vandalize Allu Arjun's home, demand justice for stampede victim at 'Pushpa-2' screening, police intervene.
Tension erupted at Telugu actor Allu Arjun’s residence on Sunday (December 22, 2024) as members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU JAC) staged a protest demanding justice for Revathi’s family. Revathi lost her life in a stampede during a benefit show for Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre on December 4.
The protest escalated when JAC leaders forcefully entered the premises, vandalising flower pots and pelting stones at the actor’s residence.
Later in the evening, a group gathered outside the house, insisting on being let inside. When the staff refused to open the gates, some individuals scaled the walls, entered the compound, and caused further damage. Security personnel intervened to prevent them from accessing the house, resulting in a confrontation.
West Zone police officials confirmed that five individuals have been detained and taken to the Jubilee Hills police station for further investigation.
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