Sun Dec 15 04:19:11 UTC 2024: ## Manipur Violence Claims Lives of Two Bihar Migrant Workers; Allu Arjun Released After Arrest
**Imphal, Manipur/Hyderabad, Telangana:** Two migrant workers from Bihar were killed in Manipur, succumbing to gunshot wounds amidst ongoing violence in the state. Separately, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, arrested following a stampede at a “Pushpa 2” movie screening that resulted in one death, has been released on bail.
The deaths of the Bihar workers highlight the continuing unrest in Manipur, where ethnic clashes have claimed numerous lives. Details surrounding the circumstances of their deaths are still emerging.
In a separate incident, Allu Arjun spent a night in jail after being arrested on December 13th in connection with the December 4th stampede at a Hyderabad theatre. A 32-year-old woman, Revathi, died in the crush after Arjun’s surprise appearance at the screening caused a surge in the already large crowd. Revathi’s husband blamed Arjun and his team for failing to inform authorities and the theatre of his visit, claiming this contributed to the deadly chaos. Arjun was released Saturday morning after being granted bail. He expressed his regret over the tragic incident.
Other headlines from India include Prime Minister Modi’s criticism of the Nehru-Gandhi family in a Lok Sabha speech and clashes between farmers and police at the Shambhu border.
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