Chaos Erupts After Stampede-Like Situation At Shreya Ghoshal Concert In Odisha

Singer Shreya Ghoshal’s concert at the Bali Jatra ground in Odisha's Cuttack on Thursday evening witnessed a commotion. News agency PTI, citing officials, reported that one person was injured at the event. As per district administration officials, the situation turned chaotic when a crowd surged towards the stage as Shreya appeared for her live performance.

Shreya Ghoshal performed at an event in Odisha.

The programme was briefly halted, as per the report, but later resumed after the police brought the situation under control. One person fell unconscious and was taken to a nearby hospital, amid the pushing and shoving. Thousands of fans had gathered to witness Shreya's performance on the concluding day of the Bali Jatra festival.

However, Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh told PTI, “There was no such unpleasant situation. It is true that there was a huge crowd, but we managed it properly. One person sustained a minor injury and is stable.”