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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sandhya Theatre stampede: Stopping Allu Arjun at ‘Pushpa 2' event could've triggered chaos, police tell NHRC; say despite warnings actor conducted roadshow
HYDERABAD: Nearly six months after a deadly stampede at Sandhya theatre claimed the life of a woman during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Hyderabad police have told the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that they did not stop actor Allu Arjun and the film's crew from entering the venue-despite not granting permission-because doing so could have triggered mass public disorder. The justification was made in a written report by assistant commissioner of police (Chikkadpally division) L Ramesh, submitted last month and reviewed by the NHRC on Monday. The commission is currently hearing a plea filed by high court advocate Rama Rao Immaneni, who alleged police negligence in the stampede incident that killed Revathi and seriously injured her son Sri Tej. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Police have not initiated legal action against the actor/management prior to the incident due to large gathering of fans at event," the ACP said. "Any attempt to take action would have risked escalating crowd into a mob, potentially leading to damage of public property and further breach of public order," he said. The NHRC earlier raised pointed questions after an initial report submitted by Hyderabad police in April. Among them: Why was the actor or the film's management allowed to gather despite having no permission? Why wasn't action taken beforehand to prevent the unlawful gathering? In a follow-up report filed in June, the ACP replied: "It is to submit that, practically, it is not possible to take legal action against accused actor/management at the very first occurrence as there is a crowd surge, and the priority for the police was to control the crowd and prevent loss of life or damage to the property." The NHRC had sought to know whether police foresaw the risk of injury or disorder when denying permission, and whether they warned the public, the management, and the actor in advance. Police responded that the permission was denied based on a clear risk assessment, citing public safety and crowd control concerns. They again blamed Allu Arjun and his team for triggering the chaos. "The actor, after reaching theatre, conducted a roadshow by standing on his car's sunroof and waving to the public, prompting the crowd to surge towards his vehicle," police said. "This was done despite several warnings given by the cops. Despite knowing about incident, the actor, while retreating, again appeared through the sunroof making gestures. He was immediately asked by the cops to get back inside the vehicle," police said. However, no chargesheet has yet been filed by the Chikkadpally police. Advocate Rama Rao said, "The commission found that the investigation officer has not furnished details about the progress made in probe. So, the IO has to file another report and commission will take up this case after two weeks." Though 10 persons, including Allu Arjun, were arrested, further legal action is awaited.
Hans India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
NHRC calls for accountability in state governance
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India concluded a two-day Camp Sitting and Full Commission Hearing in Hyderabad, addressing a total of 109 human rights violation cases across Telangana. The sessions marked a significant step toward institutional reform, sensitization of state functionaries, and collaborative justice delivery. Present during the proceedings were senior government officials, including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, and department heads. Deliberations centered on issues impacting women, children, and marginalized communities, as well as the strengthening of enforcement mechanisms and accountability in state governance. Of the 109 cases, 90 were heard in the open session. Key grievances included fire-related child deaths in hospitals, attacks by wild animals, stray dog threats, trafficking of tribal women, police excesses, denial of pensions, and lack of basic infrastructure. Notably, misappropriation under the Dalit Bandhu scheme and administrative lapses in Gurukul schools were highlighted as areas of systemic concern. The Commission's main directives during the two-day hearings include: Caste-Based Boycott (Khammam): Immediate end to discriminatory practices enforced after the NHRC's directive. Gurukul School's negligence has prompted the Secretaries to order a comprehensive report within four weeks regarding 48 deaths and 886 food poisoning incidents. The commission took cognizance of Police Misconduct, and the Telangana government was mandated to provide detailed documentation on wrongful arrest and the alleged lathi charge case. About the industrial explosion at the DRDO-linked unit, it has been ordered that Rs 50 lakh in compensation be paid to the families of the victims. Regarding the issue of stray dogs, authorities have been instructed to develop a standard operating procedure (SOP). Additionally, punitive action was taken against involvement in trafficking, leading to the dismissal of a constable found guilty of trafficking tribal women, who have since been rescued. Parallel to the hearings, NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian chaired a strategic session with state leadership, emphasizing timely compliance, systemic preventive measures, and multi-sectoral coordination. Chairperson Bharat Lal emphasized concerns regarding climate change, environmental balance, and businesses' human rights responsibilities. The issues discussed at the Full Commission Hearing include: crimes against women and children, child malnutrition and educational gaps, man-animal conflict fatalities, operational failures in the SC Corporation, grievances from farmers and fish seed producers, and the protection of LGBTQI rights. During the Full Commission session, 19 cases were examined, and a total compensation of Rs 49.65 lakh was recommended, of which Rs 22.50 lakh has already been disbursed. Additionally, 31 cases were closed, with 29 closed on merit and 2 closed after compliance verification. The NHRC also engaged with NGOs, civil society actors, and human rights defenders to forge pathways for joint monitoring and redressal. The Secretary General of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) emphasized the importance of collaborating with the State Human Rights Commission and encouraged citizens to submit grievances digitally through During interactions with stakeholders, several concerns were raised, including: Support for elderly and disabled citizens; Assistance for bedridden patients; and Delays in documentation and access to social schemes for children. Justice Ramasubramanian praised the contributions of civil society and reaffirmed the NHRC's commitment to uphold constitutional rights through fearless and impartial intervention.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
SC man murder in Tirunelveli: activists demand law to prevent ‘honour' killing
Twenty-seven-year-old Kavin Selvaganesh, a Scheduled Caste (SC) man who was brutally murdered on Sunday (July 27, 2025) in a suspected case of 'honour' killing, was a brilliant student, his teachers told The Hindu. Kavin had been in a relationship with a woman since their school days, and recently, he expressed interest in marrying her. On Sunday, however, he was allegedly assaulted and killed by the woman's brother, Surjith, 23, at KTC Nagar in Tirunelveli, according to the police. The police have registered a case of murder and invoked sections under the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Prevention of Atrocities Act, among others, against the accused. Speaking to The Hindu over the phone, Kavin's mother Tamilselvi, a teacher at a panchayat union school in Thoothukudi, said that her husband was a farm worker, and besides Kavin, they have a 25-year-old son named Praveen. After completing their engineering courses, both of them were placed in top tech firms in Chennai. 'A brilliant student' Teachers who taught Kavin at school describe him as a 'brilliant boy' who would often help other students with their lessons, especially in mathematics and science. 'We were shocked to hear about the way he died,' the teachers said. A. Kathir of Evidence, an NGO from Madurai, said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) should take efforts to establish an exclusive law to prevent 'honour' killing. In Tamil Nadu, he said, 65 'honour' killings had been reported since 2017, while the government maintained that between 2015 and 2021, there were only three such crimes. 'We have documented each case,' he said. On average, one to two deaths, including suicides, were being reported every day in Tamil Nadu, where youngsters died due to threats from families over disagreements regarding their choice of partner. 'An exclusive Act would discourage violators from committing such crimes,' he added. In the case of Kavin, the parents of the accused were working as Sub-Inspectors in the Police department. Hence, the case should be transferred to the CBI, he demanded, and urged that the government give protection to the victim's family.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
NHRC to hold a 2-day special public hearing in Hyd from today
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will conduct a two-day special public hearing in Hyderabad on July 28 and 29 to address 109 cases of human rights violations from Telangana. NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, along with members Justice (Dr) Vidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, will hear the cases in the presence of the complainants and relevant state officials at the Marri Chenna Reddy Human Resource Centre in Jubilee Hills, starting at 10 AM on both days. A NHRC statement issued on Sunday announced that Principal Secretary Bharat Lal, Director General of Investigation R. P. Meena, Registrar for Law Joginder Singh, and other senior officials will also be present. The cases under consideration will include issues such as police misconduct, denial of benefits from various government social welfare schemes, irregularities within prisons, negligence in protecting the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, rights of students in schools across the state, health concerns affecting pregnant and lactating mothers, and trafficking.
United News of India
3 days ago
- United News of India
NHRC seeks ATR on Odisha police inaction on labourer's murder
Bhubaneshwar, July 27(UNI) The National Human Rights Commission has directed the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of Odisha's Jajpur district to furnish an action taken report (ATR) on the alleged cover-up by local police of brutal murder of a worker in a stone crusher unit. The complainant Srikant Pakal, a rights activist, alleged that the victim, a 22-year-old labourer, was brutally beaten with an iron rod on April 27, 2025 by his employer along with his associates of Padmabati Crusher Unit, under Rahadpur Gram Panchayat of Dharmashala Block in Odisha's Jajpur district. The labourer later succumbed to injuries after battling for life for four days. Despite the gruesome assault resulting in the tragic death of the hapless victim, the police did not register a complaint as the assailants were backed by influential politicians, the petition filed by Pakal with the NHRC maintained. The victim's family was forced to sign blank papers and was threatened of dire consequences if they insist on coercive police action against the accused persons. 'The allegations made in the complaint prima facie seem to be serious violations of the human rights of the victim. The Bench of the National Human Rights Commission, presided by Priyank Kanoongo, Member, has taken cognizance u/s 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, in the matter. The Registry is directed to issue a notice to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, Jajpur with directions to get the allegations made in the complaint inquired into and to submit an Action Taken Report within 4 weeks for perusal of the Commission', the top rights panel stated in an order. UNI XC RKM
