Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43pm on 26 Nov 2023,Sunday India
Following a stampede at Cochin University of Science and Technology's (CUSAT) music festival, resulting in four student deaths, the Kerala government has initiated an inquiry. The incident occurred on Saturday during singer Nikhita Gandhi's performance. The next day, slippers and shoes belonging to the victims remained in the auditorium. The government is issuing guidelines to prevent such incidents, expressing shock at the unusual tragedy during university events. An expert committee is formed, and reports are sought from the university Vice Chancellor and the Principal Secretary of Higher Education. Nikhita Gandhi expresses condolences as investigations continue.
