National award winning actor Allu Arjun, who was arrested in connection with the stampede at a screening of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' in Hyderabad, has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days. The stampede resulted in the death of a woman and severe injuries to her son. Allu Arjun was taken to the Nampally court and then to Chanchalguda Central Jail after the hearing. Allu Arjun's father and brother, as well as his fans, gathered outside the police station during his questioning. Allu Arjun had previously filed a petition in the Telangana High Court to quash the FIR against him, as the action was initiated based on a complaint by the victim's husband who held Allu Arjun and the theatre management responsible for her death.
Allu Arjun Arrested in Connection with Stampede at 'Pushpa 2' Screening
On August 12th, 2023, popular Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested in connection with the stampede that took place during a promotional screening of his upcoming film, 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The incident occurred at a theater in Hyderabad and resulted in the death of a woman and severe injuries to her son.
Background:
The stampede произошел just hours before the film's official nationwide release. A large crowd had gathered outside the theater to watch the screening, and when the doors opened, there was a sudden surge of people trying to get in. The situation quickly became chaotic, leading to the tragic incident.
Arrest and Court Hearing:
Allu Arjun was arrested by Hyderabad police on charges of negligence and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. He was taken to the Nampally court for a hearing and subsequently sent to Chanchalguda Central Jail for 14 days of judicial custody. His father, brother, and fans were present outside the court during the hearing.
Petition to Quash FIR:
Prior to his arrest, Allu Arjun had filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking to quash the FIR registered against him. He argued that the charges against him were baseless and that he could not be held responsible for the actions of the crowd. The court is yet to hear the petition.
Investigation:
The Hyderabad police are currently investigating the incident and have recorded statements from several witnesses. They are also examining CCTV footage to determine the circumstances leading to the stampede. The theater management is also under investigation for possible negligence.
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