India's festival safety under scrutiny after deadly incidents

· Security · India

India's festival safety is under scrutiny after a runaway truck killed 13 devotees at a Gwalior temple, adding to a string of deadly crowd and traffic incidents at large religious gatherings. Authorities face questions about how mass events are planned, marshalled and policed, particularly in cities where narrow roads and dense crowds raise risk.

Why it matters：Recurring deadly incidents at mass gatherings raise questions about safety standards and state capacity in one of the world's most populous countries.

Key points

  • Thirteen devotees died at a Gwalior temple.
  • It adds to a string of deadly crowd and traffic incidents.
  • Questions focus on planning and policing of mass events.

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