Crowded Devotions, Deadly Consequences The latest tragedy in India's Hindu pilgrims is a stark reminder that devotion often collides with disaster in the country's crowded religious gatherings.
Two incidents a hotel fire and stampede at a Shiva temple in eastern India have claimed 15 lives, leaving families shattered and officials scrambling for answers.
The similarity between these incidents and the 2024 catastrophe in Uttar Pradesh, where 120 people lost their lives in a crowd surge during a massive religious gathering, highlights systemic issues plaguing India's approach to crowd management and safety.