Following such disasters, there’s typically a hasty response that consists of a patch job, and then things get back to normal. till a new catastrophe occurs. Our policies don’t emphasise how urgent it is to implement strict long-term procedures and proactive planning to stop such preventable calamities.
An example of this is the 2008 stampede at the Naina Devi temple, where 146 worshippers perished as a result of fear brought on by a landslide rumour. Crowd control was somewhat improved as a result, with pilgrims being moved in batches and receiving better amenities for their safety and comfort. But not everything is perfect; even sixteen years later, several of the other recommendations made by the committee tasked with carrying them out have either not been carried out or are still being worked on.
Source: Moneycontrol
Rahul Gandhi, meantime, brought attention to two critical elements of crisis leadership during his meeting with the families of some Hathras victims and his demand for prompt and significant compensation. These elements are empathy and responsibility. Regardless of one’s political inclinations, demanding a comprehensive probe of the administration’s errors is essential to guaranteeing justice and averting future tragedies.
Source: India Today
Strong crowd control measures must be implemented by the government, such as respecting venue capacity restrictions, having efficient emergency response plans, allocating enough security and medical staff, and maintaining real-time CCTV camera and communication channel monitoring. We owe it to the stampede victims that their deaths serve as impetus for long-lasting enhancements to crowd safety procedures across the country, rather than being in vain.
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