India, July 3 -- The Puri tragedy symbolises not only an administrative shortcoming but also a human one, underlining how systems can fail when vigilance wanes. As the size of religious gatherings continues to rise, India must take assertive steps to protect the lives of those who come together in faith

The devastating stampede in Bangalore, which resulted in the tragic loss of eleven lives and stunned the nation, remains vivid in our minds. Now, another sorrowful event has transpired during the honoured Rath Yatra in Puri. This stampede has taken the lives of three pilgrims and left many others wounded, turning a moment of spiritual devotion into one of confusion and grief. Despite having thousands of security personnel and employing ad...