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Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Keeps Suffering Stampedes
The writer served as DG of Uttarakhand police and is VC, Sports University of Haryana.
The descent of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL celebration into tragedy last week, has once again underscored the perils of inadequate crowd management, a long-standing issue in a densely populated country like India. What should have been a moment of pride and festivity quickly descended into chaos, revealing critical gaps in planning, foresight, and execution.
Managing large gatherings in India demands precision, coordination, and unwavering discipline. Traditionally, it is religious congregations like Kumbh Mela and Kanwar Yatra that have drawn massive crowds.
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