Overview
- Officials were told to move the case to a fast-track court, constitute a special tribunal, and appoint a special public prosecutor to ensure a speedy trial.
- The government announced two acres of land and ₹5 lakh for the victim’s wife, with two acres and a ₹5 lakh fixed deposit for each of the two children, whose education costs the state will cover.
- Injured Pawan will receive four acres, ₹5 lakh, and full medical coverage, while Bhargav will get ₹3 lakh with hospital expenses reimbursed.
- Police have arrested Kakarla Harischandra Prasad and his father, Madhava Rao, in connection with the incident, and the Chief Minister directed officials to oppose bail and seek severe punishment.
- A high-level review included the Home Minister, MA&UD Minister, the DGP, and the local MLA, as reports continue to note allegations of a local TDP leader’s role that remain under investigation.