Patna, June 9 -- RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Monday stressed the urgent need for strict crowd control protocols across the country.

Referring to recent incidents of overcrowding and stampedes, Jha said that standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be developed for every event, including at railway stations, religious gatherings, and public spaces like Bengaluru and Prayagraj.

Speaking to ANI on the matter, Jha said, "... Be it Bengaluru, Prayagraj, railway stations or any religious event, SOPs (standard operating procedure) must be developed. If any person, institution or organisation does not have proper arrangements for crowd control, then you can't call a crowd."

His remarks came after the tragic incident of a stampede near Bengaluru...