The pattern of stampede incidents is disturbingly familiar. So are the responses that follow. And, no lessons are learnt from past mistakes. It’s business as usual till the next tragedy strikes
Ten people, mostly women, died and several were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Officials said the tragedy occurred when a railing collapsed amid heavy rush on an auspicious day