Hyderabad Tragedy: Police Investigate Theatre Incident

A tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during a benefit show for 'Pushpa 2' led to a serious investigation by the police. The event took place on a recent evening when an overwhelming crowd of around 5,000 fans gathered, significantly surpassing the theatre's capacity of 1,200. Despite warnings and the need for security measures, the theatre management failed to secure the necessary permits for the large gathering. As excitement built, the fans rushed toward the entrance, leading to chaos and ultimately a tragic stampede. The police had to resort to using lathi charges to control the situation, resulting in severe injuries for several, including the death of a woman named Revathi, and her son Teja suffering critical injuries. Authorities are now looking into the role of the theatre management, potentially implicating them in negligence regarding crowd control. Senior police officials noted that proper protocols should have been followed to prevent such disasters, emphasizing the responsibility of management to ensure the safety of attendees. Investigations are ongoing, with police committed to holding accountable not just the theatre operators but also the film team associated with the event. The incident has raised alarms about crowd safety regulations at public events, demanding stricter oversight moving forward.