Minor Stampede At Dasara Celebrations In Warangal
A large number of people turned up for the event organised on the occasion of Vijayadashami.
Karimnagar:A minor stampede occurred during Dasara celebrations at Rangaleela Maidanam in Warangal on Tuesday night after police allegedly denied entry to people carrying valid passes for the Ravana Dahanam event. A few women and children were injured.
A large number of people turned up for the event organised on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Tension arose when people with entry passes were allegedly prevented from entering the venue.
A minor stampede-like situation developed as the crowd tried to enter the venue at once, resulting in injuries to some women and children.
People gathered at the spot criticised the authorities over the arrangements and alleged that the crowd had not been managed properly. The incident raised concerns over coordination between the police and event organisers.
Warangal East MLA Konda Surekha, Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA) chairperson Gundu Sudharani and others participated in the celebrations.