Stampedes on the Rise: 92 Cases Seen Between 2017-22, 2025 Sees Spike in Deaths

Stampedes on the Rise: 92 Cases Seen Between 2017-22, 2025 Sees Spike in Deaths

At least 10 people have lost their lives in two instances of stampede that occured in North India in the last week alone. As per official National Crime Records Bureau (NRCB) data, India witnessed 92 stampede cases from 2017 to 2022, claiming the lives of at least 128 people. In contrast, 2025 has seen eight stampedes or "stampede-like" situations which have claimed the lives of more than 85 people. The most recent instance of stampede came from…