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18 hours in queue? Crowd management goes haywire at Sabarimala
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Sunday, 10 December 2023
Despite efforts by the police and devaswom authorities, the situation at Sabarimala hill shrine remained chaotic as huge crowds of pilgrims breached the queues and caused uncontrollable rush near the holy steps. Inexperienced police and the reduced virtual queue booking limit of 80,000 contributed to the problem. To address the situation, additional police teams were deployed and the devaswom minister directed authorities to expedite the queue, provide more medical facilities, and arrange ambulances. A special rescue ambulance was also deployed at Sannidhanam, with the permission of the high court, to support emergency medical needs.
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Sunday, 10 December 2023
