India?s rich cultural, religious, and social tapestry is frequently showcased through massive public gatherings?religious festivals, cricket celebrations, political rallies, and processions. Yet, behind the colour and vibrancy lies a recurring and grim pattern of crowd-related tragedies. In just the first half of 2025, the nation witnessed four major stampedes that underline how dangerously fragile our crowd management systems have become.India?s crowd control systems have displayed an inconsist