During the Kumbh festival in India, a woman reported that her mother was trampled to death in a crowd. The festival is the largest congregation of humanity in the world, attracting millions of people who believe taking a holy dip in the sacred rivers will absolve them of sins. By the third week of the festival, over 36 million people had participated. The event has notable attendees such as government officials, celebrities, and business leaders.
Authorities were expecting a record-breaking attendance on one day, and had deployed additional security and medical personnel to manage the crowd. However, a stampede occurred leading to chaos. Officials deployed the Rapid Action Force to control the situation and rescue efforts were underway. Opposition parties criticized the government for mismanagement and VIP treatment during the festival.
The Prime Minister was expected to visit the festival, and authorities had implemented AI-software based technology to manage the crowd. Despite efforts to increase security, a stampede occurred, reminding many of a similar incident in 2013 where 36 pilgrims died. The tragedy has sparked discussions about the need to improve arrangements for common devotees and curb VIP culture during religious gatherings.
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