A night meant for music and celebration turned tense at Cuttack’s Bali Jatra festival on Thursday when Shreya Ghoshal ’s live concert drew an unexpectedly massive crowd. The final day of the annual event saw thousands of visitors rushing towards the stage, creating a chaotic scene that left at least two people unconscious.

According to witnesses, the trouble began when attendees tried to move closer to the stage as the singer performed. The heavy push against barricades led to confusion and suffocation among sections of the crowd. Some people collapsed as others tried to step back amid the growing commotion.

Security teams and police personnel were quick to intervene and control the situation. The unconscious individuals were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention

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