‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: Allu Arjun faces police case after stampede during show kills one
Actor Allu Arjun faces charges in Hyderabad following a stampede during 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' screening that resulted in one death.
‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’: A case will be registered against actor Allu Arjun over a stampede at a Hyderabad theatre that led to the death of a woman, during his latest film Pushpa 2: The Rule's premiere, according to reports.
The Telugu actor faces police charges after a 35-year-old woman was killed and her nine-year-old son was seriously injured during the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre on Wednesday evening, the Hyderabad Police said.
The Hyderabad Police has also filed a case against the theatre and its management for negligence and failure to ensure crowd safety. The case has been filed under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 118 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
As per the protocols under Section 105 of the BNS, the theatre would also be sealed. "The Sandhya Theatre management failed to ensure proper measures for crowd management as well as to control the crowd, which amounts to negligence. We have registered a case, and strict action will be taken against all those responsible. The theatre will also be sealed as part of the procedure," a senior police official said, reported The New Indian Express.
'Pushpa 2: The Rule': Police lathi charge to control crowds
Chaos broke out outside the Sandhya Theatre when fans surged to catch a glimpse of the lead actor of the film, Allu Arjun who had arrived with music director Devi Sri Prasad for the screening. Reportedly, the main gate of the theater had collapsed under the pressure of the crowd.
To control the mob, the police had to resort to a lathi charge. Despite efforts to maintain order, the stampede turned tragic. The nine-year-old boy was injured and rushed to a private hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
Pushpa 2: The Rule
The Pushpa sequel stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, with Fahadh Faasil reprising his role. Amid the growing hype, ticket prices were increased in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, leading to petitions in the courts. Despite objections, the Telangana High Court allowed the release to proceed.
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First Published:5 Dec 2024, 07:33 PM IST
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