Theatre Stampede Case: Allu Arjun Completes Formalities In Court As Part Of Bail Conditions

Actor Allu Arjun, who was granted regular bail in a case over the death of a woman in a stampede in Hyderabad during the premiere of his latest film, 'Pushpa-2', on Saturday submitted sureties and bonds in a local court as per his bail conditions.

The actor, who went to court, personally, completed all the formalities as directed by the court, his lawyer, Ashok Reddy, told PTI. He was accompanied by his father-in-law, Chandrasekhar Reddy.

The Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge on Friday granted regular bail to Arjun.

The court directed the actor to furnish two sureties, who shall execute bond for Rs 50,000 each, besides his own with the same amount.

As part of the bail conditions, the 'Pushpa' star has to appear before the investigating officer every Sunday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a period of two months or till filing of the charge sheet, whichever is earlier.

The actor shall not change his residential address without prior intimation to the court, till disposal of the case. He was directed not to leave the country without prior permission from the court.

The actor was arrested on Dec. 13 in connection with the incident and released from the jail on Dec. 14 after the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks, which would end on Jan. 10.

Arjun, who was named as accused no. 11 in the case, had earlier filed the regular bail petition in court. He appeared through video conference before the court on Dec. 27.

A 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son was injured on Dec. 4 during a stampede-like situation at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, when fans jostled to have a glimpse of the actor at the premiere of 'Pushpa 2' movie.

Following the incident, the city police registered a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under different sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Chikkadpally police station based on a complaint lodged by the deceased woman's family.