Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33am on 14 Dec 2024,Saturday India
Telugu actor Allu Arjun addressed the media after his release from a Hyderabad jail on Saturday. Arrested in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case that claimed one life, the actor expressed regret over the incident, terming it "unintentional." Allu Arjun pledged full cooperation with the investigation and thanked his fans for their support. The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail, emphasizing his right to liberty. The stampede occurred during the premiere of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. Political reactions followed his arrest, with BJP and BRS questioning the Congress-led Telangana government’s handling of the case.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:09am on 14 Dec 2024,Saturday India
Several schools in Delhi, including DPS RK Puram and Ryan International, received bomb threat emails on Saturday, the second in 2 days. Authorities, including police, fire services, and bomb squads, conducted searches, but no suspicious items were found. The email, reportedly from "childrenofallah@outlook.com," threatened to bomb schools when students were absent. On Friday, over 30 schools faced similar hoax threats, alarming parents and disrupting routines. The Delhi High Court earlier directed officials to devise an SOP for such incidents. Parents and educators have expressed concerns over the psychological and academic toll on students.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:16pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
Telugu actor Allu Arjun’s lawyer, S Niranjan Reddy, referred to Shah Rukh Khan’s 2017 stampede case during a bail hearing. Reddy argued Arjun cannot be held liable for the Hyderabad stampede during the Pushpa 2 screening, comparing it to Khan’s Raees case where the court cleared the actor. The High Court expressed concern over Arjun's arrest, stating his right to life and liberty. Bhaskar, the complainant and husband of the deceased, said he does not hold Arjun responsible and is ready to withdraw the case. The court is reviewing whether negligence charges apply to Arjun or others involved.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
A group of 101 farmers plans to resume the 'Dilli Chalo' march on December 14 from the Shambhu border. The protest, led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), was paused after tear gas shelling by Haryana police injured several protesters. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a fast-unto-death since November 26, is in critical health. Protesters demand MSP guarantees, debt waivers, pensions, and justice for past violence victims. Leader Rakesh Tikait warned of surrounding Delhi via the KMP expressway if demands are ignored. Farmers urge the government to hold talks immediately to prevent escalation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:27pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
Telugu actor Allu Arjun spent Friday night in Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda Jail, even after being granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court. He was arrested over a stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere, which left one dead and a child injured. The court stated Arjun had the "right to life and liberty" and could not be held responsible for the tragedy. However, delays in processing the bail order kept him in custody. Arjun's lawyer argued his arrest was unnecessary, citing a 2017 case where Shah Rukh Khan received relief in a similar situation. He is expected to be released Saturday.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
The parents of a doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College said the “system is failing us” after two accused were granted bail. Ex-principal Sandip Ghosh and former police officer Abhijit Mondal were released as the CBI failed to file a chargesheet within 90 days. Both are accused of tampering with evidence and allowing a hasty cremation. The victim’s mother said, “We trusted the CBI, but now we wonder if justice will ever be served.” Protests by doctors and activists erupted statewide, demanding accountability. The case is under CBI investigation after initial mishandling by police.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:14pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was granted bail hours after his arrest over a crowd crush at the Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad, which killed a 39-year-old woman and injured her son. The tragedy occurred when Arjun’s surprise appearance caused chaos among fans. Police filed charges of culpable homicide against the actor, his security team, and theatre staff. Arjun expressed condolences, pledged ₹2.5M compensation, and promised to cover the boy’s medical costs. The high court overturned a 14-day custody order. Accidents like these spotlight India’s challenges in crowd management during celebrity events.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:18pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the police’s actions regarding the December 4 stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya theatre, which resulted in one death and a serious injury. Speaking at the Aaj Tak Agenda event, Reddy stated that the chaos occurred when Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre without prior notice to the management or police. He explained, “Allu Arjun didn’t simply watch the film and leave. He came out from the car’s sunroof, cheering and greeting fans, which caused the situation to get out of control.” The actor’s arrest has sparked criticism, but he was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
Actor Allu Arjun, arrested for a stampede at a Hyderabad theatre showing Pushpa 2, was granted interim bail. The Telangana High Court upheld his right to liberty, stating, "Just because he is an actor… he cannot be held like this." The December 3 stampede caused one death and injured a child. Police charged Arjun and others with negligence. The victim's husband withdrew his complaint, claiming Arjun wasn’t responsible. Arjun expressed grief and offered ₹25 lakh to the family, promising to cover medical expenses. The case raised questions about safety measures at celebrity events.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:45pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday India
The Sealdah court granted bail to former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and ex-police officer Abhijit Mondal in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor. The bail was given as the CBI failed to file a chargesheet within 90 days. Both are accused of tampering with evidence and delaying the FIR. They must appear before the CBI when called. Ghosh will stay in jail due to another case involving financial misconduct at the college. The CBI stated that investigations in the case are ongoing, and the trial of the main accused continues.