Telugu star Allu Arjun is all set to be charged for a stampede that happened at the premiere of his long-awaited film Pushpa 2: The Rule. The stampede that occurred at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre left a 35-year-old woman dead and her nine-year-old son critically injured. Authorities have cited the unplanned arrival of the actor and inadequate crowd management on the part of the theatre as the reasons for the mayhem. The incident has sparked widespread debate over accountability.
The Police Commissioner of Hyderabad, CV Anand, stated that no one, neither the team of the actor nor the management of the theatre, made it known to the authorities about his visit. This, coupled with not keeping a passage for entry and exit for Allu Arjun, further deteriorated the situation. Hundreds thronged the theatre to have a glimpse of the actor, causing an unprecedented crowd surge at the entrance. Allu Arjun is to be charged for Stampede as officials investigate negligence in planning and security.
Allu Arjun to be charged for stampede that occurred in lower balcony area: What happened next?
Amidst this mayhem, Allu Arjun and his team entered the lower balcony area, which aggravated the jostling of the crowd. Police managed to rescue the victims, including Revathi and her son Teja, who were asphyxiated in the chaos. Upon hospitalization, Revathi was declared dead, while her son remains in critical condition. The family has demanded action against both the actor and the theatre management.
While the police assure of strict action, the case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In the meantime, the film’s production house, Mythri Movie Makers, expressed their condolences and promised the family all support. With fans questioning the risks of celebrity events if not planned well, Allu Arjun to be Charged for Stampede raises serious public safety concerns at star appearances.
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