What caused Kochi stampede that killed 4 college students, injured 60?

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Know the rationale behind Kochi’s stampede that killed 4 college students and injured 60 others.

Kerala’s Cochin University witnessed a stampede that took the life of 4 college students, injuring 60 others. The state authorities has now referred to as for a probe to analyze the rationale behind the stampede. 

The stampede occurred throughout a music live performance that was carried out within the open-air auditorium of the faculty. According to the police, the viewers rushed to the auditorium utilizing the steps when there was a sudden downpour inflicting the stampede and the deaths. 

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M R Ajith Kumar stated, “It is suspected there was a college function being held by the school of engineering. The invitees were asked to come in black T-shirts…Due to sudden rain people who were at the sites tried to get inside. So suddenly people who were on the steps fell down and people walked over them…Four people were brought dead to the hospital, and another four were seriously injured… Other than that, around a total of 46 people have reported injuries in medical college.”

Initial investigation revealed that the stampede occurred whereas Nikitha Gandhi was performing, however later the studies said that the singer had nonetheless not began her efficiency. 

The singer later took to Facebook to precise her sorrow in regards to the unlucky prevalence. 

Meanwhile, Mahila Congress district president Sarada stated, “The queue was uncontrollable…Due to rain, they rushed in. First, some fell down then others fell down on the top of them. By the time we reached here, students were taken to hospital by ambulance…”

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