Actor Allu Arjun arrested in Sandhya Theatre stampede case

Hyderabad: Tollywood Allu Arjun was arrested in the Sandhya Theatre stamped case. He was summoned to the Chikkadpally Police Station on Friday for questioning in connection with the tragic stampede at Sandhya 70 MM Theatre during the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere event. The incident, which occurred on December 4, led to the death of a 30-year-old woman and injuries to her son.

Police Investigation Underway

The Taskforce police visited Allu Arjun’s residence earlier in the day and asked him to appear before the police station for questioning.

Case Details

The Chikkadpally Police registered an FIR under sections 105, 118(1), and 3(5) of the BNS Act against Sandhya Theatre management, Allu Arjun, and his personal security team. The complaint, filed by Magudampalli Bhaskar, alleged negligence in crowd management, resulting in his wife’s death and his son’s hospitalization.

Bhaskar had earlier stated in his complaint, “The theatre management failed to make proper arrangements, and the actor’s security team caused chaos while trying to control the crowd, leading to suffocation and panic.”

Incident Recap

On the night of December 4, a large crowd gathered at Sandhya 70 MM Theatre for the premiere of Pushpa 2. As fans tried to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun, overcrowding in the lower balcony caused suffocation and a stampede-like situation. Bhaskar’s wife, Revathi, was declared dead at Durga Bai Deshmukh Hospital, while their son Sai Tej is recovering at KIMS Hospital, Begumpet.

Legal Implications

The police are investigating whether sufficient safety measures were in place and if negligence by the accused parties contributed to the tragedy. If proven, those found guilty could face severe legal consequences.

Further updates on the case are awaited as the investigation progresses.