Pushpa 2 Premiere Tragedy: Allu Arjun Attends Virtual Hearing in Stampede Case
Actor Allu Arjun appeared before a Nampally magistrate via video link regarding the fatal 2024 Sandhya Theatre incident. The court scheduled the next stage of the criminal proceedings for August 17.
Legal Proceedings Resume in Sandhya Theatre Fatality
Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun participated in a virtual session before the Nampally criminal court on Wednesday morning. The proceedings, which began at 11 a.m., center on the December 4, 2024, stampede that occurred during the promotional screening of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. The court decided to adjourn the matter, setting August 17 as the date for the following hearing.
Background of the Chikkadpally Police Investigation
The criminal case involves a chaotic scene at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre where a massive gathering of fans led to a fatal crush. The incident resulted in the death of one woman and left her young son with critical injuries. Investigators from the Chikkadpally police station subsequently filed charges against several parties, citing significant safety failures. Those named in the case include:
- Allu Arjun
- The administrative management of Sandhya Theatre
- Members of the actor’s private security detail
Arrest and Judicial Timeline
Law enforcement authorities previously arrested the actor on December 13, 2024, in relation to the security lapses. However, the High Court intervened that same day, granting him interim bail. This judicial order allowed for his release from custody on the morning of December 14. The current remote hearing signifies the continued effort by the judiciary to determine accountability for the crowd control failures during the high-profile film premiere.
Source: The Hindu — National
