Allu Arjun Arrested Following Tragic Stampede at 'Pushpa 2' Premiere in Hyderabad

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Pushpa 2: The Rule has dominated the box office since its debut. Featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, the film has captured the attention of social media, with numerous fans celebrating its release in theatres. However, a tragic event occurred when a 35-year-old woman lost her life in a stampede during the film's premiere at a theatre in Hyderabad on Wednesday, December 4. This incident also left her son in critical condition. In a recent turn of events, Allu Arjun has been taken into custody in connection with the Hyderabad stampede.

Allu Arjun arrested

A tragic stampede in Hyderabad resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman and left her son in critical condition. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings against the management of Sandhya Theatre, as well as against Allu Arjun and his security personnel. Police officials stated that they had not received any advance notice regarding the film team's arrival for the premiere. On Friday, a team from the Chikkadpally police station took Arjun into custody, where the case was officially filed. The actor is scheduled to be presented before a magistrate later today.

Police Statement: DCP on Charges Filed After Pushpa 2 Screening Tragedy

At the time the First Information Report (FIR) was submitted, Akshansh Yadav, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Central Zone of Hyderabad, informed that a case had been registered under BNS section 105 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 118(1) in conjunction with 3(5) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt) at the Chikkadpally police station, following a complaint lodged by the family of the deceased.

He further stated, "An investigation is currently underway. Strict legal action will be pursued against all individuals accountable for the disorder within the theatre that resulted in one fatality and injuries to others."

Officials have indicated that their investigation uncovered that the theatre management purportedly failed to implement additional measures for crowd control. Allegations have been made that there was no designated entry or exit for the group of actors.

At approximately 9:30 pm, Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre accompanied by his personal security team, which incited a frenzied reaction from the crowd. Reports suggest that the actions of his security personnel contributed to the escalation of the situation.

In the meantime, "Pushpa 2" has been receiving enthusiastic reviews from audiences since its premieres were broadcast on Wednesday night. The film, directed by Sukumar, features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, among others.

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