Allu Arjun arrested in Hyderabad after fatal stampede at Pushpa 2 premiere
economictimes.indiatimes.com — December 13, 2024, 09:01 AM UTC
Actor Allu Arjun was arrested in Hyderabad following a stampede at the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident, which occurred on December 4, resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to her child. Along with Arjun, three theatre management staff were also detained. They face charges related to crowd mismanagement and safety violations under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. In a video statement, Arjun expressed sorrow over the tragedy and offered condolences to the victim's family. He announced a donation of Rs 25 lakh to support them during this difficult time.