Reported 12 months ago
A severe stampede occurred at a religious gathering in the northern province of India, resulting in at least 116 deaths, mostly women and children, making it one of the deadliest stampedes in Indian history. The permitted attendance for the event was 5,000 people, but tens of thousands flooded in that day, leading to chaos and tragedy. Authorities are investigating whether the organizers were at fault in allowing the overcrowding. The incident shocked the nation, with leaders and authorities expressing condolences and providing compensation to the victims' families.
Source: YAHOO