Deadly Stampede at Indian Political Rally Reveals Dangerous Crowd Management Failures
A tragic stampede at a political rally for Indian actor-turned-politician Vijay has left 40 dead and highlights critical failures in crowd control that too often plague mass events—lessons America must heed to protect our own citizens.
In a sobering reminder that unchecked mass gatherings can quickly turn deadly, a political rally in Tamil Nadu, India, ended in tragedy this past weekend as a stampede claimed the lives of at least 40 people, including nine children. More than 120 were injured during what was meant to be a public celebration of popularity for actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar. The catastrophic event unfolded amid sweltering heat as tens of thousands jammed into the Karur district to hear Vijay speak. Despite barricades and ropes set up for crowd control, reports indicate the situation spiraled out of control when the rally...
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