Stamped score in religious and public programs
Aquarius Stamped: The year began with a tragedy in one of the biggest religious ceremonies in India. On 29 January, a stampede killed 30 people and injured 60 during the Maha Kumbh Mela in prayer. The incident took place around 2 o’clock when a large crowd was gathering at the confluence. According to the police, barricades kept on the ghat broke, causing people to step on the devotees, who were resting on the ground.
New Delhi Railway Station Stamped: A few weeks later, on 15 February, 18 people were killed and 15 people were injured in a stampede at New Delhi railway station. The victims, most of the pilgrims, were going towards Shragraj, stuck in chaos on the forums at 12, 13, and 14. The Delhi Police blamed terror for the delay and confusion between Riyagraj Express and The Pagraj special trains amid congestion.
RCB stampede, On June 4, the ceremony in Bengaluru became tragic. After Royal Challengers, Bangalore won its first IPL title, gathered on a large scale near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. There was a stampede, 11 people died and 33 were injured, as millions of fans crowded the streets.
Puri stampede: Less than a month later, on 29 June, another stampede was hit during the Rath Yatra in Puri. Three people died and more than 50 were injured. The incident raised new concerns about public safety in major events, especially after the Bengaluru tragedy.
Pahgam Terror Attack
On April 22, 2025, five terrorists from the Resistance Front, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Tabiba set fire to Baisran Meadows near Pahalgam Tourist Spot. He targeted 26 citizens, mostly Hindu tourists, and 20 others were injured. The attackers used the AK-47s and M4 carbines, allegedly questioned the religion of the victims before executing them. A local Muslim pony operator was also killed as he tried to intervene
India-Pakistan tension
In May, relations between India and Pakistan reached an important point. A terrorist attack at Pahalgam inspired India to start an airstrike on 7 May. Operation targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir. According to government sources, more than 100 terrorists were killed. Pakistan responded by launching drones and missiles on Indian cities in Punjab and Rajasthan. The exchange increased in the four-day struggle, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage on both sides. On May 11, a ceasefire had reached, but tension continues to boil.
Air India flight crash
On 22 March, Air India Flight AI 171 crashed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad a few minutes after the takeoff. London-Bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner went down into a residential area, killing two buildings. The accident killed all 242 passengers and crew. It marked India’s worst aviation accident in more than a decade.
Flood and landslide
The severe monsoon rains led to widespread floods in Northeast India, starting in late May. According to the region, at least 47 people died due to floods and landslides – 17 in Assam, 12 in Arunachal Pradesh, six in Meghalaya and six in Mizoram, three in Sikkim, two in Tripura, two, and one in Nagaland.
In Assam alone, according to the state disaster management authority, more than four lakh people were affected in 15 districts. In Manipur, flash floods were displaced from more than 56,000 people due to rivers and violated embankments.
Meanwhile, from 22 to 29 June, Himachal Pradesh saw flash floods, killing 17 people and caused heavy losses to roads and bridges. The initial estimates of the state’s Public Works Department kept the loss for Rs 300 crore. The northern states including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand continued to experience the effect of ongoing rain.
