Overview

• The death toll from the Ramanthapur Krishna Janmashtami procession rose to six after one injured devotee died in hospital following the late‑night Aug 17–18 electrocution.
• The Telangana Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance and directed TGSPDCL to submit a comprehensive report by September 22, 2025.
• TGSPDCL says an unused TV cable fell onto an 11 kV line and energized the metal chariot, while residents accuse authorities of long‑ignored, low‑hanging and damaged cables; the utility denies negligence.
• The state announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for each bereaved family and pledged treatment support for the injured, with a formal inquiry ordered into responsibility.
• Separate festival‑related accidents in Hyderabad, including deaths reported during Ganesh idol movements, prompted citywide inspections and removal of dangling cables as investigations continue into causes.