Hyderabad: The Ramgopalpet Police Station issued notice to actor Allu Arjun, advising him not to visit KIMS Hospital in Secundarabad to see the boy who was injured in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre.
“In view of the heightened public interest in this matter, and to ensure minimal disruption to the hospital’s operations and other patients, we recommend you to reconsider this public visit,” reads the notice issued by the Station House Officer, Ramgopalpet Police Station.
The actor reportedly canceled his plans to visit the hospital on Sunday morning after receiving the notice.
Allu Arjun had initially planned to visit the hospital following his appearance at Chikkadpally Police Station on Sunday, as per the conditions laid down by a city court while granting him regular bail.
The notice further states that if the actor still intends to visit the hospital, his management should coordinate with hospital authorities and the police to plan his entry and exit in such a way that minimizes inconvenience to the hospital inmates and the general public.
Allu Arjun was also advised to maintain confidentiality to prevent any gathering of the public/media at the premises, which could disturb the peaceful environment of the hospital.
The actor was warned that, in case of lack of cooperation, he would be held solely responsible for any negative consequences of his visit to the hospital.
Eight-year-old Sri Tej, who was injured in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere show of “Pushpa 2: The Rule” on December 4, is still undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital.
Sri Tej’s mother, Revathi, was killed in the stampede, triggering a huge row with the police booking the actor, his team, and theatre management for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
The police had claimed that Allu Arjun visited the theatre without permission and conducted a ‘roadshow,’ which led to the tragedy.
The actor also came under criticism from various quarters for not consoling the family of the person who died or visiting the injured boy at the hospital.
Allu Arjun’s father and producer Allu Arvind visited the hospital twice. During his last visit on December 25, he presented a cheque of Rs 2 crore to the victim’s family.
While Allu Arjun has given Rs 1 crore, Mythri Movies, the producers of the movie, have extended assistance of Rs 50 lakh. The film’s director, Sukumar, has also given Rs 50 lakh to the family.
Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13 in the case. He was presented before Nampally court, which remanded him to 14-day judicial custody.
The same day, Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks. He was released from jail the next day.
On January 3, Nampally Court granted regular bail to the actor. As per one of the bail conditions, he has to report to Chikkadpally Police Station every Sunday.
