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Poor lighting, cramped lanes heightened Chorbagan pandal disaster risk
A Special Investigation Team has identified inadequate illumination and narrow pathways as critical factors that exacerbated safety hazards at the Chorbagan pandal. The findings underscore lapses in infrastructure planning that may have contributed to the incident.
LSN India ·
The chief of the Special Investigation Team probing the Chorbagan pandal disaster has highlighted deficient lighting and congested lanes as significant contributors to the heightened risk environment at the venue.
According to the SIT chief's assessment, the combination of poor visibility and restricted passage space created conditions that could have severely hampered evacuation procedures and emergency response operations during the incident. The narrow lanes, in particular, are believed to have limited the flow of people attempting to exit the pandal premises.
These infrastructure shortcomings suggest a potential gap in adherence to safety protocols and venue management standards. The investigation team's findings indicate that adequate illumination and appropriate pathway width are critical safety requirements for large public gatherings in the region.
The SIT has flagged the need for stricter enforcement of safety guidelines and better coordination between pandal organizers and local authorities to prevent similar incidents in the future. The team's report is expected to inform recommendations for enhanced safety measures at community venues across the region.