Boy Injured in ‘Pushpa 2’ Premiere Stampede Declared Brain Dead

The boy injured during the midnight screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre remains in critical condition and has been declared brain dead due to respiratory failure. On Tuesday, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner CV Anand and Telangana Government Health Secretary Dr. Christina visited KIMS Hospital on behalf of the state government to check on 9-year-old Sri Teja. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Hyderabad City Police, doctors stated that the boy is on ventilator support and his treatment is expected to be prolonged.

The tragedy also claimed the life of Sritej’s mother, Revathi, who succumbed to injuries sustained during the stampede. Thousands of fans had gathered at the premiere to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun, leading to chaos after the actor waved to the crowd from his vehicle’s sunroof.

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Allu Arjun was arrested in connection with the incident but was granted bail by the Telangana High Court after furnishing a personal bond of ₹50,000. Police allege that his actions contributed to the chaotic scene, which resulted in the tragic deaths and injuries.

The incident has sparked debates over crowd management and celebrity accountability during high-profile events. Authorities have pledged stricter measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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