Allu Arjun arrested days after woman died in Pushpa 2 premiere stampede

Allu Arjun was arrested by the Chikkadpally police in Hyderabad in connection with the stampede that occurred on December 4, during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre. The stampede led to the tragic death of a 39-year-old woman named Revathi, and her 9-year-old son was critically injured. The police have filed a case under several sections, including culpable homicide, against Allu Arjun, the Sandhya Theatre management, and his security team.

The incident unfolded as large crowds gathered at the theatre to see Allu Arjun, who was attending the premiere along with music director Devi Sri Prasad. The crowd surged forward towards the theatre, causing the main gate to collapse. This resulted in a stampede, where several people were injured, and Revathi lost her life. Authorities revealed that the police were not informed in advance that the film's team would attend the premiere, leading to a lack of proper crowd management or security arrangements. As the gate collapsed, the crowd's uncontrolled movement exacerbated the situation.

In the wake of the incident, Allu Arjun expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and pledged Rs. 25 lakh to support them. He also offered further assistance to the family, stating his commitment to helping them through the difficult time. The police have focused on the actions of Allu Arjun’s security team, the theatre management, and local law enforcement’s role in failing to control the crowd. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have indicated that those responsible for the situation will face legal consequences.

Along with Allu Arjun, the owner of Sandhya Theatre was arrested for negligence in managing the crowd, which contributed to the fatal incident. The police have stated that legal action will be taken against everyone involved in causing the stampede, including the failure to implement sufficient crowd control measures. The case has raised concerns about the safety protocols for high-profile film events, and the police have made it clear that they will pursue all responsible parties under the law.

As the investigation progresses, the police are reviewing CCTV footage, statements from witnesses, and security protocols at the theatre. The case is being treated with urgency, and further arrests or charges could follow as the inquiry continues. The authorities have emphasized that they are committed to holding those responsible for the incident accountable, ensuring that such tragedies do not occur in the future.