
Karur stampede was avoidable: Observations from ground zero
Published on: Oct. 8, 2025, 5:30 a.m. | Source: The Pioneer
Preventable tragedies at Karur and Bengaluru highlight systemic failures in crowd management, administrative oversight, and safety protocols. Urgent reforms, accountability, and adoption of technology like AI are essential to protect citizens during mass gatherings and political rallies The images