Allu Arjun Stayed In Theatre Regardless of Pushpa 2 Stampede Fatality, Declare Hyderabad Police
Telugu celebrity Allu Arjun has discovered himself on the middle of controversy after reportedly refusing to depart a film theatre through the screening of Pushpa-2 on December 4, whilst a stampede claimed the lifetime of a girl, in accordance with police officers. Talking at a year-end press convention on Sunday, Metropolis Police Commissioner C.V. Anand unveiled a video compiled by the police, showcasing the chaos that unfolded through the tragic incident. The video, pieced collectively from information footage and cell phone recordings, revealed that Arjun remained within the theatre till midnight regardless of being knowledgeable of the state of affairs.
Whereas Anand kept away from immediately commenting on the video, he stated, “The media can draw its personal conclusions.”A police official detailed the sequence of occasions main as much as the stampede. In accordance with him, cops knowledgeable Allu Arjun’s supervisor concerning the girl’s demise and urged the group to have the actor depart the theatre to forestall additional crowding. Nonetheless, the officers have been reportedly denied direct entry to Arjun.
“We requested the actor’s group to convey the gravity of the state of affairs, however there was no speedy response,” the official stated.
When the police ultimately managed to achieve Arjun immediately, they knowledgeable him concerning the tragedy and supplied to rearrange a safe exit. Nonetheless, the actor allegedly insisted on ending the screening earlier than leaving, the official added.
The state of affairs escalated additional as bouncers employed by Arjun reportedly clashed with each followers and police through the stampede. Commissioner Anand warned that stringent authorized motion could be taken if allegations of misconduct by the bouncers proved true.
“VIPs will probably be held accountable for the conduct of the bouncers they make use of,” Anand acknowledged firmly.
Requested concerning the interim bail granted to Allu Arjun, Commissioner Anand declined to remark, saying solely that the matter was below investigation. Speculations additionally arose about threats made to the household of the deceased, however Anand kept away from addressing these claims.
In the meantime, state Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy criticized Arjun for his delayed response to the incident and demanded an apology. “This authorities has at all times supported the movie business by approving profit exhibits and ticket value hikes. The actor ought to present respect to the federal government and the Chief Minister,” Reddy stated.
Alternatively, Union Minister of State for Residence Bandi Sanjay Kumar got here to Arjun’s protection, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of creating defamatory remarks concerning the actor within the Meeting. “Such feedback harm the Telugu movie business and quantity to character assassination,” Kumar alleged in an announcement.
Kumar later visited the household of Revathi, the lady who misplaced her life within the stampede, and expressed his condolences. He assured help to Revathi’s husband and prayed for the speedy restoration of their injured son, SritejState DGP Jitender, talking from Karimnagar district, reminded movie personalities of their accountability to prioritize public security. “The security and safety of residents ought to at all times come first. Everybody, together with celebrities, should conduct themselves accordingly,” he stated.
