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Karur stampede was avoidable: Observations from ground zero

Karur stampede was avoidable: Observations from ground zero

Wednesday, 08 October 2025 | Anurag Thakur

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 from Karur, of anguished families and the leftover chappals scattered at the...

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