Theatre stampede case: Court issues summons to actor Allu Arjun, others

A Hyderabad court has summoned actor Allu Arjun and 22 others to appear on June 22 regarding a fatal stampede at a 'Pushpa 2' premiere. The incident resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to her son, leading to legal charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues regarding crowd control and safety management at high-profile entertainment events in India.
A city court has issued summons to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun and other accused to appear before it in person on June 22, in a case related to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad.
The report is a factual summary of court proceedings and legal charges without editorializing.
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