Women, children injured in stampede at Pune fort due to overcrowding
India Today
With inadequate police deployment to manage the surge, the situation remained tense for some time at Pune's Shivneri Fort. At narrow entry and exit points such as the Hathi Darwaza and Ganesh Darwaza below the Amberkhana, several people moved forward simultaneously, triggering the stampede.
A huge crowd assembled at Shivneri Fort in Pune district for Shivaji Jayanti, resulting in a stampede that injured several people, including women and young children. The incident occurred as attendees arrived to participate in festivities and rituals at the historic site.
Many visitors, including those bearing the ceremonial Shiv Jyot and members of various organisations, gathered at the fort since Wednesday night. This heavy turnout led to congested conditions at important access points within the premises.
Authorities noted that the police deployment on-site was not adequate to handle the unexpected crowd surge. The situation escalated at narrow entry and exit points, specifically the Hathi Darwaza and Ganesh Darwaza below the Amberkhana, where groups moved forward at the same time, prompting the stampede.
Emergency services responded promptly, transferring all injured individuals to the government hospital in Junnar. According to officials, treatment for the injured is ongoing at the facility.
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