Hyderabad, Dec 06 (V7N)— A tragic incident unfolded during the premiere of the highly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule, leading to the death of a woman named Revathi and severe injuries to her 9-year-old son, Sreetej. The premiere, held on Wednesday night at the Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad, descended into chaos due to an uncontrollable crowd of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the film's lead actor, Allu Arjun.

The premiere, scheduled for 9:30 PM at the Sandhya Theater in Chikkadpalli, RTC Crossroads, drew an overwhelming number of fans. As Allu Arjun entered the venue, the crowd surged forward in excitement, causing a stampede-like situation.

  • Revathi's Death: Revathi, a 35-year-old woman, was trampled in the chaos. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
  • Child in Critical Condition: Her son, Sreetej, was with her during the incident and suffered severe suffocation. He remains in critical condition, according to local reports.

Revathi's family has filed a case at the Chikkadapally police station under Sections 105 and 118 (1) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Allu Arjun, his security guards, and the theater authorities.

  • Allegations:
    • Lack of prior notice regarding Allu Arjun’s arrival at the theater.
    • Absence of adequate security measures to manage the large crowd.

The police have also indicated that insufficient communication from the actor’s team and theater authorities resulted in inadequate crowd management preparations.

Law enforcement officials have vowed to take action against the theater authorities for negligence. "We were not informed in advance about the arrival of Allu Arjun, and therefore, could not deploy adequate police personnel to control the crowd," a police spokesperson stated.

The tragic incident has sparked widespread grief and criticism. Fans and members of the film industry have called for better crowd management and safety measures at public events. The untimely death of Revathi and the critical condition of her son have also raised questions about the responsibilities of celebrities and event organizers in ensuring public safety.

As the investigation progresses, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for stringent security measures at high-profile events to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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