Highlighting the need of taking safety precautions during huge gatherings, this article examines the recent sad events during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha that resulted in fatalities and injuries.
A sad turn of events occurred during the recent Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha, leaving at least two persons dead and around 130 wounded in various instances. Many people are now doubting the safety and security protocols in place for such gatherings in light of this stampede-like scenario.
Understanding the Event
- One person from the Bolangir area passed away from asphyxia in the dense crowd.
- Tragically, a devotee who was entangled under a chariot’s wheels perished.
- The accidents were ascribed to suffocation, humid temperature, and scorching weather during the Yatra by the Odisha DGP.
- Ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh was awarded by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the relatives of the dead.
- While visiting the wounded at the hospital, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari gave the assurance that no one was in a bad condition.
Examining and Thinking Back
The unfortunate occurrences during the Jagannath Rath Yatra serve as a reminder of how crucial it is to supervise crowds, implement security measures, and follow emergency response procedures when there are big gatherings, particularly religious processions. To stop these kinds of things from happening, authorities must foresee such hazards and take appropriate action.
Important Lessons
- Give security and safety precautions first priority while attending public events.
Enhance crowd control techniques to prevent scenarios akin to stampedes. - Improve emergency response systems to help those in need as soon as possible.
- Carry out in-depth investigations to pinpoint the underlying reasons of these occurrences and put preventative measures in place.
