Pushpa 2: Lathi Charge At Patna Stadium After Fans Hurl Shoes? SSP Clarifies After 'Chaotic' Event

Pushpa 2: Chaos erupted in Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Sunday, where a massive crowd gathered to see actors Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna who were in the city for the promotion of their upcoming film Pushpa 2. A section of the audience who gathered at the venue reportedly crossed barricades and hurled shoes and slippers after being stopped from approaching the stars. Social media is flooded with purported videos showing an out-of-control crowd trying to enter the venue.Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna snapped in Hyderabad | Image: XPatna police clarifies after chaos at Pushpa 2 trailer launch eventThe commotion escalated, but Patna police denied claims of a lathi charge to control the situation. Rajeev Mishra, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Patna, denied that the police resorted to lathi charge to control the situation as claimed by a section of the media. “Only a group of people who tried to cross the barricade were removed. An adequate number of security personnel have been deployed at Gandhi Maidan”, Mishra said. However, a video was shared by news agency IANS capturing police officers resorting to lathi-charging to control a large gathering at the Gandhi Maidan. The footage depicts the chaotic scene as officers attempt to disperse the crowd. Patna, Bihar : A massive crowd of Allu Arjun fans gathered at Gandhi Maidan for the launch of the Pushpa 2 trailer, breaking through barricades. To maintain order, the police resorted to a lathi charge pic.twitter.com/PwlxFcjiCO— IANS (@ians_india) November 17, 2024 Allu Arjun meets his fans, bows down to them in PatnaDistrict Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh assured that the situation was under control, and the event was continuing as planned till late evening. Pushpa 2, directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, is set to release worldwide on December 5. The film features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil reprising their roles as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. The first part, a blockbuster hit, explored the power struggles surrounding red sandalwood smuggling. Allu Arjun at Pushpa 2 trailer launch event | Image: XAllu Arjun, who won a National Film Award for his role in the first installment, joined the Patna event as part of the promotional campaign for the much-anticipated sequel. Originally slated for an August release, the film’s release date was later preponed to December 5, building excitement among fans.

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Pushpa 2: Lathi Charge At Patna Stadium After Fans Hurl Shoes? SSP Clarifies After 'Chaotic' Event

Pushpa 2: Chaos erupted in Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan where a massive crowd turned up to catch a glimpse of actors Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandana.

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