NHRC issues notices to DGP and Hyderabad CP regarding Sandhya Theatre stampede
The notice specifically requests information about the police's lathi charge on the day of the incident, which is believed to have contributed to the chaos.
NHRC issues notices to DGP and Hyderabad CP regarding Sandhya Theatre stampede
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad, requesting a detailed action taken report (ATR) concerning the stampede at Sandhya Theatre on December 4, which led to the death of a woman.
The NHRC has set a deadline of four weeks for the submission of the report following a complaint filed by advocate Rama Rao Immaneni.
The notice specifically demands details regarding the actions of the "erring" police officials, particularly their lathi charge on the day of the incident, which is believed to have contributed to the ensuing chaos. The stampede occurred when a large crowd had gathered for the premiere of Pushpa 2, creating a dangerous situation as actor Allu Arjun arrived at the venue.
In addition to the fatality, two children, including the deceased woman’s son, were injured in the stampede.
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