Watch: Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun arrested over Sandhya theatre stampede in Hyderabad

As per available information, Allu Arjun was taken into custody by the Task Force and was shifted to Chikkadpally police station

Hyderabad: Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been taken into police custody in connection with the tragic stampede which was reported at Sandhya Theatre during the premier show of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule on Friday.

The incident, which occurred earlier this month, claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and left several others injured.

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As per available information, Allu Arjun was taken into custody by the Task Force and was shifted to Chikkadpally police station.

The stampede reportedly took place after Allu Arjun’s arrival at the theatre, leading to a chaotic surge of fans trying to enter the venue. According to reports, inadequate crowd control measures and mismanagement contributed to the deadly incident.

Authorities have charged Allu Arjun, along with his security personnel and the theatre management, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act for negligence and failure to ensure public safety.

Allu Arjun, whose security team is also under investigation, is accused of failing to coordinate with local authorities before his visit, resulting in the fatal rush.

As the investigation unfolds, the arrest of a high-profile actor like Allu Arjun has sent shockwaves across the Telugu film industry, raising serious questions about event safety and accountability.