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Actor Allu Arjun Arrested After Stampede at 'Pushpa 2' Screening Kills Woman

The incident, which occurred during a surprise appearance by the actor at a Hyderabad theatre, has led to legal and political fallout.

  • A stampede at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of 'Pushpa 2' resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and critical injuries to her son.
  • The Hyderabad police arrested Allu Arjun, alleging his unscheduled appearance and actions contributed to the chaos, alongside charges against his security team and the theatre management.
  • The Telangana High Court granted Allu Arjun interim bail after a lower court initially ordered 14 days of judicial custody.
  • The victim's husband has publicly stated that he does not hold the actor responsible and is willing to withdraw the case.
  • The arrest has drawn mixed reactions, with some defending Allu Arjun and criticizing crowd management failures, while others, including political leaders, have questioned the necessity of his detention.
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