New Delhi, December 13, 2024: In a shocking development, actor Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman during a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The incident occurred on December 4 during the screening of Pushpa 2, which Arjun attended.
The stampede resulted in the death of 35-year-old Revathi due to suffocation, while her eight-year-old son sustained injuries and was hospitalized. Following a complaint from the victim’s family, the Chikkadpalli police registered a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management on December 5.
Police from Chikkadpalli station detained the actor on Friday, citing his presence at the event and the potential lapses in crowd management as contributing factors to the tragedy.
The stampede broke out when a massive crowd gathered to see Allu Arjun, creating chaos at the theatre. The family of the deceased filed charges, alleging negligence on the part of Arjun’s team and the event organizers.
Authorities are currently investigating the matter further, focusing on the adequacy of security arrangements and the responsibility of the parties involved.