Allu Arjun Arrest: KTR, Bandi Sanjay condemn the arrest

Hyderabad: The arrest of actor Allu Arjun in connection with the stampede at Sandhya 70 MM Theatre has drawn strong reactions from political leaders. K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticized the handling of the incident by the Congress-led government, emphasizing the need for dignity and proper conduct in such cases.

KTR Criticizes Government’s Handling

Arrest of National Award winning star Allu Arjun is the pinnacle of insecurity of the rulers!

I totally sympathize with the victims of the stampede but who failed really?

Treating @alluarjun Garu as a common criminal is uncalled for especially for something he isn’t directly… pic.twitter.com/S1da96atYa

— KTR (@KTRBRS) December 13, 2024

KTR, who is the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), condemned the treatment of Allu Arjun during the investigation. In a tweet, he said,

“Arrest of National Award-winning star Allu Arjun is the pinnacle of insecurity of the rulers! I totally sympathize with the victims of the stampede, but who failed really?”

KTR highlighted that while accountability is essential, treating a celebrated actor as a “common criminal” was uncalled for. He further stated:

“There is always space for respect & dignified conduct. I strongly condemn the high-handed behaviour of the government.”

KTR also drew a comparison, questioning why similar accountability was not sought in other cases.

“Going by the same perverse logic, Revanth Reddy should be arrested for causing the death of two innocent people who died in Hyderabad because of the fear psychosis caused by Hydra.”

Bandi Sanjay Questions Arrest Procedures

BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar expressed outrage over the manner of Allu Arjun’s arrest. He stated that the actor was taken from his home without being given time to change, calling it “a disgraceful act of mismanagement and disrespect.”

In his tweet, he said:

National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun, lifted straight from his bedroom without even being given time to change, is a disgraceful act of mismanagement and disrespect.

A star of his stature, who brought global recognition to Indian cinema, deserved better treatment.

The tragic…

— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) December 13, 2024

“A star of his stature, who brought global recognition to Indian cinema, deserved better treatment.”

While acknowledging the tragedy of the stampede, Bandi Sanjay blamed the Congress government for poor crowd management at the event.

“The tragic death of a woman in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre is deeply unfortunate, but it only underscores the Congress government’s failure to manage the massive crowd.”

He added that the overwhelming turnout was a result of Allu Arjun’s global popularity following Pushpa: The Rise.

“The real failure lies in the Congress government’s inability to ensure proper arrangements for such a high-profile event. This negligence and mishandling are unacceptable. Icon Star and his fans deserve dignity, not chaos.”

Background of the Incident

The incident occurred during the premiere show of Pushpa: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre in Chikkadpally. The stampede claimed the life of a woman and injured her son. A case was filed against Allu Arjun, his security staff, and the theatre management for their alleged roles in the tragedy.

As the investigation continues, the arrest of Allu Arjun remains a point of contention, drawing widespread attention and sparking debates over accountability and the treatment of public figures.