By Almas Mirza | December 14, 2024
Telugu star Allu Arjun was arrested following a tragic stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad. A fan named Revathi lost her life, and her son was critically injured in the incident.
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In 2002, Salman Khan faced legal trouble after a hit-and-run incident in Mumbai. One person died and four others were injured, leading to a long and publicised court battle.
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In 2017, Shah Rukh Khan faced legal drama when a promotional train journey for Raees ended in tragedy. At Vadodara station, a stampede resulted in the death of a man. Critics accused Khan of inciting chaos, but the Supreme Court eventually quashed the case.
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In 1992, during a Michael Jackson concert in Bucharest, several fans were injured in a stampede. The event raised legal issues regarding crowd control and the responsibilities of event organisers.
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In 2021, a deadly crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston resulted in several deaths and injuries. Legal actions were taken against Scott and the event organisers, highlighting issues of concert safety and crowd control.
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In 2009, a stage collapse before a Madonna concert in France led to the death of two workers. The incident resulted in legal inquiries into the construction and safety standards of the concert setup.
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In 2023, a GloRilla concert in Rochester turned deadly after false gunshot reports triggered a stampede, resulting in three deaths. Criminal charges were later dismissed.
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In 2010, a fan died from head injuries at a Lamb of God concert. Randy Blythe was charged with manslaughter but acquitted in 2013.
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In 1990, Judas Priest won a lawsuit over claims that their song’s subliminal messages caused two fans’ suicide attempts, igniting debates on artistic freedom.
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