'Pahandi' procession, choked Grand Road : What triggered crowd scare at Puri Rath Yatra
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During Puri's Rath Yatra, a sudden crowd surge led to the tragic death of a devotee and over a hundred others treated for suffocation, highlighting serious safety concerns. This occurred as thousands gathered for the Pahandi ritual, causing chaos near the Singhadwara. This incident mirrors last year's similar scare, underscoring the need for improved crowd management during this major religious festival. The tragedy underscores the urgency for better safety protocols to protect pilgrims.
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