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Time of India
20 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
a day 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.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
780 human right violations pending in Telangana: NHRC
Hyderabad: As many as 780 cases of human rights violations are pending in Telangana, including four police custodial deaths and 30 judicial custodial deaths, according to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). These cases are among more than 35,000 pending across the country. During an open hearing and camp in the city, the NHRC chairperson, Justice V Ramasubramanian, passed appropriate directions after hearing109 cases of human rights violations in the state. Following the intervention of the NHRC in one case of caste-based harassment and a social boycott in a village in the Khammam district, the police took actionand ensured that the villagers refrained from engaging in caste-based discrimination or enforcing a social boycott against the family. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad In another case, involving the deaths of around 48 students and 886 incidents of food poisoning at Gurukul schools in Telangana, the commission directed the secretaries of all five Gurukul schools to submit a report within four weeks. In another case involving the wrongful arrest and lathi charge by police, the NHRC directed the state govt to submit all relevant documents, including environmental clearance and consent to establish the plant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Issues like crimes against women and children, man-animal conflict leading to deaths in many districts of Telangana, a large number of children suffering from malnutrition, problems faced by the SC Corporation, the lack of primary govt schools, the plight of farmers, including those engaged in fish seed production, and the rights of the LGBTQI community were discussed in the 2-day open hearing, which concluded on Tuesday. The officers were instructed to submit reports detailing the actions taken in response to various advisories issued by the commission on issues such as mental health, bonded labour, and the Right to Food & Safety. They were asked to ensure the timely submission of these reports to the commission to ensure justice for victims of human rights violations. It was also emphasised that compliance reports on the commission's recommendations should be submitted as a priority. The chief secretary assured full compliance.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
DGP briefs NHRC on women's safety initiatives
Hyderabad: Telangana director general of police (DGP) Dr Jitender on Tuesday informed the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that the state has stringent, focused mechanisms in place for the safety of women, including a dedicated Women Safety Wing headed by an additional DGP. Chairing a regional review at the Dr MCR Human Resource Development Institute, NHRC chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian, along with members Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, chairman of Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC) Justice Shri Shamim Akhtar, heard presentations from senior police, prison and home department officials. Speaking on the occasion, Jitender said 31 Bharosa Centres now operate as one-stop crisis facilities providing legal, medical and counselling assistance, while 331 She Teams patrol public spaces to deter harassment. Regular awareness drives in Hyderabad's high-density, cosmopolitan neighbourhoods are complementing enforcement, he added. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Additional DGP (Women Safety Wing) Charu Sinha detailed allied programmes such as Operation Muskan and Operation Smile, credited with rescuing hundreds of trafficked or child labour victims. Dedicated NRI, transgender and SAHAS cells have been constituted to address specialised complaints. Data collection on the transgender community is underway to tailor policing and social-welfare responses, Sinha said. Special chief secretary (home) Ravi Gupta, DG (prisons) Soumya Mishra and Cyberabad police commissioner Avinash Mohanty have also attended the meeting.
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.
