Allu Arjun secures bail relief in 'Pushpa 2' stampede case, can travel abroad

Actor Allu Arjun received significant relief as a court relaxed his bail conditions in the ongoing 'Pushpa 2' stampede case.

The court exempted him from mandatory Sunday appearances before the investigating officer and allowed international travel with prior undertakings. However, he must inform the Chikkadpally police station of his travel schedule and stay details until the charge sheet is filed.

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The court, in its January 10 order, reiterated that Arjun remains barred from influencing witnesses or interfering with the investigation. These modifications followed the actor’s petition seeking bail relaxation.
Arjun was initially granted interim bail on December 14 after his arrest on December 13, linked to a stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the 'Pushpa 2' premiere. The tragedy claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her eight-year-old son. Fans reportedly rushed to catch a glimpse of the actor, leading to the chaos.

The case, filed by the victim's family, named Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management as accused. Charges were framed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

While Arjun is now free to travel, he remains bound to cooperate with the investigation. His regular bail petition, granted earlier, also stipulated non-interference in the inquiry. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work toward filing the charge sheet.