Actor Allu Arjun walked out of jail on Saturday (14 December 2024) morning, a day after his arrest in the Hyderabad stampede case, and said he’s a law-abiding citizen who will cooperate with the authorities. This was the actor’s first reaction after his release. He also expressed his gratitude towards fans, thanking them for their support.

“I thank everyone for their love and support. I want to thank all my fans. There is nothing to worry about. I am fine. I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate. I would like to once again express my condolences to the family. It was an unfortunate incident. We are sorry for what happened,” the Pushpa 2 actor said.

#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Actor Allu Arjun says, “I thank everyone for the love and support. I want to thank all my fans. There is nothing to worry about. I am fine. I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate. I would like to once again express my condolences to the… https://t.co/wQaQsdicpu pic.twitter.com/nNE1xQTyo5
— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2024

A lower court had remanded the actor to 14-day judicial custody. The Pushpa 2 star had to spend Friday night in prison despite the High Court relief, as the authorities hadn’t received a copy of the bail order until late last night. “He has been released,” Ashok Reddy, his counsel, told reporters at the Chanchalguda Prison, as quoted by news agency PTI. Reddy claimed the prison authorities didn’t release the actor despite having got the High Court order copy.

“You should question the government and the department why they have not released the accused. The High Court order is very specific. Forthwith, the moment you (prison authorities) receive the order, (they should) release him. Despite the clear order, they have not released, they have to answer. This is an illegal detention. We will take legal steps,” Reddy said.

#WATCH | Telangana: Actor Allu Arjun arrives at his residence at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad

He was released from Chanchalguda Central Jail today after Telangana High Court granted him interim bail yesterday on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 in connection with the death of a… pic.twitter.com/fxECvWdq1Q
— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2024

Meanwhile, a 35-year-old woman died, and her eight-year-old son was hospitalized, on 4 December during a stampede-like situation at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad when thousands of fans jostled to have a glimpse of the actor at a screening of the blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Following the incident, the city police registered a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under different sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the Chikkadpally Police Station based on the complaint lodged by the deceased woman’s family. Also, police stepped up security outside the star’s city residence anticipating a surge of fans following his release.

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