Husband of woman killed in stampede during screening of Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 says, was not aware of arrest, can drop case

Hyderabad:

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been sent to 14-day judicial custody in a case filed by the family of a woman who was killed during a stampede during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa 2: The Rise'.

However, as per information shared by Allu Arjun's public relations team, the family told reporters today that they are ready to drop the case.

Bhaskar, husband of Revathi, the woman who was killed in the stampede, said, “I am ready to withdraw the case. I was not aware of the arrest and Allu Arjun has nothing to do with the stampede in which my wife died.” Told reporters.

The actor was detained from his house amid tight security and taken to Chikkadpally police station.

Revathi, 35, and her eight-year-old son were admitted to the hospital after the stampede that broke out on December 4 night, when a large number of Allu Arjun fans thronged Hyderabad's Sandhya Theater to watch the actor. He died later.

Based on a complaint by Revathi's family, a case was registered against Allu Arjun and the theater management under the new criminal law, the Indian Code of Justice (BNS).

Allu Arjun on December 11 requested the Telangana High Court to quash the First Information Report (FIR) filed against him.