Allu Arjun arrested in connection with fatal stampede during 'Pushpa 2' premiere

New Delhi, Dec 13: Hyderabad Police arrested Tollywood actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred during the premiere of his film "Pushpa 2:

The Rule," which resulted in a woman's death. After recording his statement at the Chikkadpally Police Station, Allu Arjun was taken to Gandhi Hospital for a medical examination. He is expected to be presented before the Nampally Court later today.

The incident unfolded at Sandhya Theatre on December 4, where a woman lost her life, and her son suffered serious injuries during the chaos at the premiere attended by Allu Arjun.

The police detained the actor at his residence in Jubilee Hills shortly after he returned from Delhi, where he had participated in a success event for the film. Family members, including his father, prominent filmmaker Allu Arvind, and actor brother Allu Sirish, were present during the arrest.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Akanksh Yadav led the team that interrogated Allu Arjun for nearly two hours, following eyewitness accounts. The police have filed charges against Allu Arjun, his security personnel, and the theatre management under sections related to culpable homicide and causing hurt, based on a complaint lodged by the husband of the deceased. Previously, on December 8, the police arrested the theatre owner, general manager, and security manager.