Fri Dec 13 07:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Allu Arjun Arrested Following Theatre Stampede Tragedy
**Hyderabad, India** – Popular Tollywood actor Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday, December 13th, 2024, and remanded for 14 days following a fatal stampede at a Hyderabad theatre. The incident occurred on December 4th during a special screening of Arjun’s latest film, *Pushpa 2*. A woman, identified as Revathi, died in the crush of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the actor.
Arjun’s arrest came amidst public outrage over the tragedy. While police initially stated that Arjun’s presence contributed to the uncontrolled situation, Revathi’s husband has since issued a statement claiming that the actor bears no responsibility for his wife’s death, expressing a willingness to withdraw any charges against him.
The incident occurred at Sandhya Theatre in RTC Cross Road, Hyderabad. While initially there were conflicting reports, the court sided with the prosecution’s version of events after reviewing testimonies and evidence. The incident highlights concerns about crowd control and safety measures at public events in the city.
Arjun was presented before the Nampally court, where the 14-day remand was ordered. He has been transferred to Chanchalguda Jail. The Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, has refrained from commenting on the case.
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