Overview

• The NHRC has asked Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao to explain police lapses that allowed an unauthorized Pushpa 2 appearance at Sandhya 70mm Theatre, which led to Revathi’s death and her child’s injuries.
• Hyderabad police had formally denied permission for Allu Arjun’s visit over safety concerns yet still implemented crowd control measures that failed under heavy turnout.
• Initial and additional police reports maintained there was no lathi charge and highlighted officers’ proactive response during an unexpected crowd surge.
• On December 5, 2024, authorities registered a culpable homicide case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against theatre management, Allu Arjun, and security staff, resulting in ten arrests.
• The NHRC has directed the Hyderabad police to ensure a fair investigation and to submit a detailed status report within six weeks.