Several injuries in the crowd on India's Kumbh Mela
Several injuries in the crowd on India's Kumbh Mela
At the world's largest religious festival in India, the Maha Kumbh Mela, there was a serious crowd crush that hurt several people, as the organizers reported on Wednesday.
Details of the incident
The incident occurred in the city of Prayagraj when a barrier broke, like Akanksha Rana, the special executive officer of the festival. "Several people are injured and are currently receiving medical treatment," she said, adding that some of the injuries had been brought to the intensive care unit. When asked whether there were fatalities or how many people were affected, she explained that the officials still determined the severity of the situation.
number of participants of the festival
Millions of Hindu supporters swim in the holy waters of Mela in Uttar Pradesh. A breathtaking number of 400 million people is expected over a period of six weeks, which at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the festival of holy Krugs , participate in the banks of Prayagraj.
previous incidents and security measures
crowd crushes in religious meetings in India are not unusual. In the past, fatal incidents have occurred, which often indicate inadequate crowd control and security measures. In 2013 dozens of people at a crowd-Crush killed and injured as a pilgrim Kumbh mela flocked.
safety precautions for the festival
In the run -up to the festival in Prayagraj, the authorities announced that additional security measures were implemented to protect visitors. This includes a security ring with control points around the city, which is monitored by over 1,000 police officers. The central government announced that Safety cameras that are operated in the city and are monitored by hundreds of experts at key locations.
monitoring technologies
In addition, drones are to be used for air monitoring, and for the first time underwater drones are activated that can operate at a depth of up to 100 meters to ensure monitoring around the clock. The government has highlighted these measures as crucial for the safety of the participants.
This development continues to be pursued and the reporting is updated.