Pawan Kalyan addressed the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident during a media interaction in Mangalagiri, emphasizing several key points: Law and Police Actions
He stressed that the law is impartial and police actions are fundamentally aimed at ensuring public safety. Kalyan defended the Telangana police, stating they were acting in the interest of maintaining security.
Theater Staff Responsibility
Kalyan highlighted the critical role of the theater staff, suggesting they should have:
- Informed Allu Arjun about potential issues earlier
- Instructed him to vacate his seat if necessary
- Communicated concerns calmly and proactively
Lack of Compassion
The Deputy CM addressed the public’s anger, pointing out a significant emotional gap in the incident’s aftermath. He criticized the lack of a human touch, stating, “There is a clear lack of humanity in this matter. Everyone should have gone to Revathi’s house to offer reassurance and condolences.”2 Kalyan emphasized that in such tragic circumstances, showing empathy and support to the victim’s family is crucial, suggesting that someone from Allu Arjun’s team should have reached out sooner to provide comfort and acknowledge the loss
