The incident occurred at Majapur Mill in the Colonelganj area, where the distribution drive had been organised with the aim of offering blankets to local residents. As soon as the distribution began, a massive gathering formed at the venue, far exceeding the arrangements put in place by organisers. The sudden surge led to disorder, with people pushing forward in an attempt to collect blankets, causing the management system to collapse.
Senior district officials, including the District Magistrate, along with a local legislator, were present at the event when the unrest broke out. Despite their presence, the situation quickly became difficult to manage. Police personnel deployed at the site were seen making sustained efforts to control the crowd and restore order.
Amid the confusion, reports emerged of several blankets being forcibly taken during the rush, highlighting the extent of the breakdown in crowd control. Law enforcement officials responded promptly, taking immediate steps to stabilise the situation and prevent further disruption.
Authorities eventually managed to bring the event under control and attempted to conclude the programme in a calm and orderly manner. The incident has once again drawn attention to the challenges of managing large-scale public welfare programmes and the need for stronger crowd management measures to ensure such initiatives reach beneficiaries without incident.
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