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What an Institution Forgets When Its People Leave

Prateek Raj, who has studied crowd management at mega events such as the Kumbh Mela, argued after the Chorbagan crush that lost institutional memory following a leadership change may explain why a 91-year-old puja failed at risks experienced organisers routinely manage. A stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja killed 19 people, highlighting how sudden rain, narrow exits and panic-inducing announcements can turn a festive…