On Sunday, December 22, a shocking incident occurred at the home of popular actor Allu Arjun in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. His children, Ayaan and Arha, were seen being hurriedly taken away after a group of eight individuals attacked their residence. The attackers, members of Osmania University, vandalized the property, held protest placards, burned an effigy of Allu Arjun, broke plant pots, and caused significant damage.
The attackers also staged a protest at the actor’s house, demanding Rs 1 crore as compensation for the family of a woman named Revathi, who died in a stampede on December 4. This tragic incident happened at the Sandhya Theatre, where Allu Arjun had arrived to watch the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule. Revathi’s nine-year-old son, Sri Tej, was also critically injured in the stampede and is currently receiving treatment.
At the time of the attack, Allu Arjun was not at home. His wife, Sneha Reddy, and their children, Ayaan and Arha, were inside the house when the protest and vandalism took place. Shortly after the incident, the children were seen being taken away from the scene for their safety.
Allu Arjun’s father, Allu Aravind, addressed the media outside their home, condemning the attack. He said, “Everyone has seen what happened at our house today. But, it is time for us to act accordingly. I don't see this as the right time to react to anything. The police have arrested the vandals and filed a case against them. The police personnel are deployed near my house to take away anybody who comes here to create a ruckus. No one should encourage such incidents. It is time to practice restraint. The law will take its course.”
The Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, also condemned the attack on the actor’s home. He expressed his concerns on social media, writing, “I condemn the attack on the homes of film celebrities. I am directing the State DGP and City Police Commissioner to take strict action regarding law and order. No laxity will be tolerated in this regard. Senior officials should take precautions to prevent police personnel who are not involved in the Sandhya Theatre incident from responding.”
The police took swift action after the attack, detaining the eight individuals involved in the incident. They have filed a case against them, and additional police personnel were deployed around the actor’s residence to prevent any further disturbances.
The situation stems from the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre on December 4, which saw the death of Revathi and serious injuries to her son. Although Allu Arjun was not directly responsible for the incident, the protesters blamed him, which led to their demand for compensation. Allu Arjun was briefly arrested in connection with the stampede but was granted bail by the Telangana High Court.
The attack on Allu Arjun’s home has left many people shocked, as it highlights the growing tensions surrounding the incident at the theatre. Despite the protest and vandalism, Allu Aravind has called for calm, urging people to trust in the legal process. The police are expected to continue investigating the matter while ensuring the safety of the actor and his family.
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