New Delhi: Hours after Allu Arjun’s arrest in the case of stampede outside a Hyderabad theater during the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, a letter from the Sandhya Theater management has surfaced on social media, condemning a police raid. The main claim has been refuted. ,
Police have registered a case under sections 105 and 118 (1) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) at Chikkadpally police station based on a complaint by the deceased’s family on December 5.
According to a statement issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone), there was no arrangement or prior information by the theater management about the arrival of the actor and other members of the film.
It said, “The theater management did not make any additional provisions regarding security to control the crowd. Nor were there any separate entry or exit arrangements for the team of actors even though the theater management was aware of their arrival.” ”
Allu Arjun’s lawyer told the court on Friday that the letter was signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police and was also authenticated.
The letter reads, “We request you to make arrangements to provide police bandobast(arrangement) at Sandhya 70 MM RTC Will happen.” The film’s heroes, heroines and VIPs and production units are coming to watch the film.”
“We are showing picture of Mythri Movies Pushpa-2, Star Cast: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and other stars on 04-12-2024 at 9.30 PM and 05-12-2024 at 01.50 AM, 05-50 AM, 09- 50 am and 01-50 pm (i.e. One show on 04-12-2024 and on 05-12-2024 – four shows) and the film will continue as regular basis,” it adds.
“We thank you for providing police arrangements,” the letter concludes.
Earlier, a police case was registered against actor Allu Arjun, Sandhya Theater owner and two managers in connection with the stampede outside a theater in Hyderabad.
A copy of the Sandhya 70 mm letter was also sent to the Hyderabad Traffic Police.
Earlier, the actor had approached the court to quash the criminal case filed against him following the death of a woman in a stampede in a Hyderabad theater during the release of the film. Allu Arjun has been sent to 14 days custody.
