In a shocking turn of events, South megastar Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection to a case involving the tragic death of one of his fans at the premiere of his recently released film, Pushpa 2: The Rule.
The actor has been booked under Sections 105 and 118(1) of the BNS Act.
He has been accused of criminal negligence and voluntarily causing hurt.
Allu Arjun has been taken to Chikkadpally police station.
On December 4, a woman died when a tragic incident that took place during the Pushpa 2 screening at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad.
The chaos unfolded as massive crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the film’s star, Allu Arjun, who was attending the event alongside music director Devi Sri Prasad.
In the ensuing commotion, the theatre’s main gate collapsed, resulting in a stampede.
A 35-year-old woman lost her life, and her 9-year-old son sustained severe injuries.
(News18)