🕊️ India religious event stampede kills 116, many women/children

[kaelaskia]

during least 116 people—mostly women and children—died in a terrible stampede during a religious event in India, shocking the country and inciting enormous sadness and fury. The incident underscored the difficulties in controlling sizable crowds and guaranteeing public safety during such occasions; thousands of people had assembled to witness a religious ceremony. As the authorities look into what caused the stampede, concerns regarding emergency response plans and crowd control techniques surface. This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks associated with large gatherings and the pressing need for efficient safety procedures and infrastructure upgrades .

 

[suga98]

This news is so sad and shocking. I think it's crucial to understand what went wrong to prevent future incidents, though my heart goes out to all the victims' families.