Three Held After Woman Dies at Allu Arjun Film Premiere in Hyderabad

 A woman tragically lost her life during a stampede at the premiere of an Allu Arjun film in Hyderabad late on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a private cinema hall in Kukatpally where large crowds had gathered beyond the venue’s capacity.
Police confirmed that inadequate crowd management led to panic and a sudden rush towards the exit gates.
The deceased, identified as Meena Kumari, 26, reportedly fell and sustained fatal injuries during the commotion.
Three event organisers were arrested for negligence, including failure to deploy sufficient security personnel.
Authorities have booked them under multiple sections related to culpable homicide and negligence.
Hyderabad Commissioner of Police urged event organisers across the city to strictly follow safety regulations.
An ex-gratia amount of ₹5 lakh was announced for the family of the deceased by local authorities.
Fans and citizens expressed anger on social media over the laxity in managing such a high-profile event.
Further investigation is ongoing to fix accountability on the cinema owners and promotional agencies involved.