Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:05am on 15 Dec 2024,Sunday Politics
The arrest of Telugu actor Allu Arjun, following a fatal stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad, has sparked political controversy in Telangana. Congress defended the arrest, citing adherence to the law, while BJP and YSRCP leaders criticized it as unjust. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw blamed poor event management, calling the arrest a "publicity stunt." YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy supported Arjun, urging authorities to focus on aiding victims. Arjun, granted interim bail by Telangana High Court, expressed grief over the tragedy and pledged support to the bereaved family. The incident highlights lapses in crowd control.