Hyderabad witnessed high drama following six members of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC) allegedly vandalised actor Allu Arjun ‘s residence in Jubilee Hills. The incident comes amidst the current row over the Sandhya Theatre tragedy, which has led to heated exchanges between the Telangana government and the actor.
The incident occurred around 4:45 pm when protestors gathered outside the popular actor’s home, holding placards and chanting slogans. The situation escalated when one of the protestors climbed the compound wall and started throwing tomatoes into the premises. Others reportedly manhandled the security staff and caused damage to the property, including breaking flower pots and damaging plants along the ramp.
Visuals from the scene showed shattered glass, broken pots, and signs of vandalism. Residents nearby reported chaos as the protest turned aggressive. The Jubilee Hills Police acted swiftly, arresting six individuals identified as OU-JAC members. “The protestors started sloganeering and throwing tomatoes. When security staff objected, they manhandled them and caused damage to the property. We have detained six individuals for questioning,” a police official said.
Despite the incident, Allu Arjun and his family have not lodged a formal complaint. The protest is linked to the tragic events at Sandhya Theatre, where a stampede broke out during the premiere of Allu Arjun’s film. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the actor of ignoring police warnings and conducting a roadshow at RTC X Road, which led to overcrowding and chaos.
In a statement in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said, “The actor refused to leave despite requests from the police. Even when leaving, he climbed onto his car roof and waved to fans, triggering more chaos.” Responding to the allegations, Allu Arjun expressed his condolences for the tragedy but refuted claims of misconduct. “I deeply apologise for the incident but want to clarify that I had no direct involvement. This incident is devastating for me,” the actor stated.
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