In a heartbreaking turn of events, Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with a devastating stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on the night of December 4, which claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman named Revathi and left her eight-year-old son critically injured. The tragic incident unfolded when a massive crowd gathered at the theatre, eager to catch a glimpse of the actor, leading to chaos and tragedy. Here's what exactly happened:
December 4, 2024
9:30 PM
-Actor Allu Arjun arrives at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, accompanied by his personal security team.
-A massive crowd gathers outside the theatre to catch a glimpse of the actor.
-As Allu Arjun enters the theatre, the excited crowd attempts to follow him inside.
Shortly after
-The actor's security team begins pushing the crowd, further aggravating the situation as the public tries to enter the theatre.
-Amid the crowd surge, Revathi, a 35-year-old woman, and her eight-year-old son are caught in the crowd and begin to feel suffocated.
-Police personnel on duty pull Revathi and her son from the crowd and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the boy.
-Revathi and her son rushed to a nearby hospital.
-Doctors declare Revathi dead upon arrival. Her son remains in critical condition and is admitted to Super Speciality Hospital.
Investigation launched
-The Hyderabad city police register a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management under sections 105 and 118(1) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Chikkadpally police station based on a complaint from Revathi's family.
Preliminary findings
-The police note significant lapses in security and crowd management, highlighting that neither the theatre management nor the actor's team had informed authorities about Allu Arjun's visit.
December 12, 2024
-Allu Arjun approaches the Telangana High Court seeking the cancellation of the FIR filed against him, denying any wrongdoing.
-Allu Arjun announces a compensation of Rs 25 lakh for Revathi's family, expressing his condolences and support for the grieving family.
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December 13, 2024
-The police arrest three individuals connected to the incident—a co-owner of the theatre, the senior manager, and the lower balcony in-charge.
-The police release details of the incident, noting that the theatre management did not make additional security provisions or arrange separate entry and exit points for the actor's team despite being aware of the large crowd.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the film industry and the public, raising serious concerns about crowd management and security protocols at public events.
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