According to multiple reports, actor Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during a screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule. The actor was detained at his residence on Friday (13 December 2024) morning and taken to the Chikkadpally Police Station for questioning. The charges against him include Section 118(1) and Section 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 2023.
A video of Allu Arjun, surrounded by police officers, has gone viral. In the footage, the actor can be seen sipping coffee in a parking lot while talking to the police. This happened after his detention in connection with the tragic stampede during the Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad. The actor kissed his wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, before leaving for the police station.
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As Allu Arjun was taken away by the police from his Hyderabad residence, he could be heard expressing his discomfort. He mentioned that when the police arrived to arrest him, he requested to change his clothes. However, instead of one officer standing guard, several police personnel followed him to his bedroom, assuming he might try to escape.
Allu Arjun reportedly said, “I’m ready to cooperate, and there’s nothing wrong with you trying to take me into custody. But invading my bedroom, and taking me away outside the bedroom, is a bit too much.”
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” Arresting me is not an issue, but coming into my bedroom and not allowing me to change clothes is a bit too much” Allu Arjun seems to express dissatisfaction with the police
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Reportedly, Allu Arjun said it felt uncomfortable to have so many officers outside his bedroom. That apart, when Allu Arjun’s father, Allu Aravind, tried to accompany him in the car, the police asked him to get out, citing concerns that his presence might trigger rumours. Allu Aravind was asked to get down since only the ‘accused’ is supposed to be in the vehicle, according to procedure. “Whatever that’s coming in this, good or bad, I should take it,” Allu Arjun was heard saying.
What Happened at the Sandhya Theatre?
A large crowd gathered outside the theatre in hopes of catching a glimpse of the lead actor, Allu Arjun, who attended the screening alongside music director Devi Sri Prasad. As fans surged toward the venue, chaos ensued, causing the theatre’s main gate to collapse. In the ensuing panic, a 35-year-old woman tragically lost her life, and her nine-year-old son sustained serious injuries. Despite efforts from law enforcement to control the crowd, the stampede resulted in a fatal outcome.
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