Telugu celebrity Allu Arjun has discovered himself on the heart of controversy after reportedly refusing to go away a film theatre throughout the screening of Pushpa-2 on December 4, whilst a stampede claimed the lifetime of a girl, in keeping 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 throughout 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 avoided 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. Based on him, cops knowledgeable Allu Arjun’s supervisor concerning the lady’s demise and urged the workforce to have the actor depart the theatre to forestall additional crowding. Nonetheless, the officers had been reportedly denied direct entry to Arjun.
“We requested the actor’s workforce to convey the gravity of the state of affairs, however there was no instant response,” the official stated.
When the police ultimately managed to succeed in 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 throughout the stampede. Commissioner Anand warned that stringent authorized motion can be taken if allegations of misconduct by the bouncers proved true.
“VIPs shall be held accountable for the habits 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 avoided 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 trade by approving profit reveals and ticket worth hikes. The actor ought to present respect to the federal government and the Chief Minister,” Reddy stated.
Then again, Union Minister of State for House 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 trade and quantity to character assassination,” Kumar alleged in a press release.
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.
