Fri Dec 13 08:44:01 UTC 2024: ## Telugu Superstar Allu Arjun Arrested Following Fatal Stampede at “Pushpa 2” Premiere

**Hyderabad, India** – Telugu actor Allu Arjun, star of the blockbuster film *Pushpa 2*, was arrested Friday in connection with a deadly stampede at a Hyderabad premiere. The incident, which occurred on December 4th at the Sandhya Theatre, resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman, Revathi, and left her son critically injured.

Police took Arjun into custody at his home amidst heavy security. Images of the actor, wearing a hoodie bearing a line from *Pushpa*, quickly spread on social media. He was subsequently charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and causing hurt, along with his security team and theatre management. He is expected to undergo a medical check-up after giving a statement.

The stampede occurred due to an overwhelming crowd of fans eager to see Arjun and co-star Rashmika Mandhana. Reports suggest inadequate crowd control measures at the theatre, including a lack of designated entry and exit points, contributed to the tragedy. Revathi’s husband alleges that his wife was crushed by Arjun’s security personnel in the ensuing chaos.

Following the incident, a deeply distraught Arjun expressed his sorrow, offering condolences and financial assistance to the victim’s family, including a Rs 25 lakh donation and covering medical expenses for the surviving son. He also publicly recounted the emotional toll the tragedy has taken.

However, BRS leader KT Rama Rao has called for the charges against Arjun to be dropped, suggesting that another politician, Revanth Reddy, should be held responsible instead.

Arjun has filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking relief from the charges, but a hearing date is yet to be set. The investigation is ongoing.

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