HYDERABAD: A mishap at the grand pre-release event of Rocking Star Yash’s much-awaited film ‘Toxic’ in Hyderabad has prompted Cyberabad police to register an FIR and launch an investigation.
The event was held on August 22 at the campus of Malla Reddy University, with Yash, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi among the film’s cast and crew members present. Telangana minister and educational institution owner Malla Reddy and producer Dil Raju were also among the prominent guests.
The event drew a large crowd of fans and students. According to preliminary information, some people allegedly climbed onto an iron-pipe structure erected to support sound boxes while Yash was addressing the gathering.
The structure reportedly collapsed after the sound equipment fell under the additional weight, causing several people sitting on it to fall. At least four people were injured in the incident and were taken to a hospital for treatment.
A video of the incident has since surfaced, with visuals of the mishap during the event circulating on social media.
Cyberabad police have taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and registered a case. The FIR has been filed against the management of Malla Reddy Institute and the event management agency responsible for organising the ‘Toxic’ pre-release event.
Police have begun an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collapse and whether there were any lapses in safety arrangements at the venue.
