Hyderabad: Telugu film star Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred during the premiere of his latest movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule, at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The incident, which took place on December 4, resulted in the death of a woman and left her son critically injured.
The stampede reportedly broke out as large crowds gathered outside the venue to catch a glimpse of the actor. According to police reports, the situation escalated when Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre without prior intimation, causing chaos among the fans. The actor’s personal security team allegedly pushed the crowd, further aggravating the situation.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Akshansh Yadav stated that a case has been filed under Sections 105 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 118 (1) r/w 3 (5) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act. The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on identifying the members of the actor’s security team involved in the incident5.
The tragic event has sparked widespread concern and calls for better crowd management at high-profile events. Fans and the general public are awaiting further developments as the investigation continues.
