Law will take its own course in theatre stampede case: Telangana DGP

Telangana DGP Jitender on Sunday said that law would take its own course in the case related to the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere show of film 'Pushpa-2'. Actor of the film, Allu Arjun, is an accused in this case.

Reacting to a query during a press conference here, the DGP, however, refused to elaborate much, saying the matter is sub judice.

"The case is already under investigation and the court is looking into this. Moreover, law will take its own course. This is what I have to say. Nothing more," the DGP said.

A 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son was injured on December 4 during a stampede-like situation at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad when fans jostled to have a glimpse of the actor at the premiere of 'Pushpa 2' film.

Following the incident, the city police registered a case against Allu Arjun, his security team and the theatre management under different sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Chikkadpally police station based on the complaint lodged by the deceased’s family.

The regular bail petition filed by the actor has been posted by a local court to December 30. Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13 in connection with the incident and later granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court.