Five major incidents in India over the past six months resulted in the deaths of 357 people. The Ahmedabad plane crash was the most devastating, claiming 265 lives. Other incidents included stampedes and a terrorist attack.
Attack 2025: The past six months have been incredibly tragic for the nation. Five major incidents, one after another, not only devastated hundreds of families but also shook the entire country. The most devastating was the Ahmedabad plane crash, which claimed 265 lives alone. Let's examine these five major incidents in detail.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: The worst air disaster to date
On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing Dreamliner departed from Ahmedabad for London. However, seconds after takeoff, it collided with a residential building and was completely destroyed. 241 of the 242 people on board perished, along with 24 others in the building.
The victims included former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor. Despite being equipped with modern safety technology, the aircraft lost control due to a technical malfunction. This incident left the entire nation shocked.
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Faith overshadowed by chaos
On the night of January 28-29, 2025, millions of devotees gathered for the Mauni Amavasya holy bath at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. At 1:30 AM, a massive stampede occurred due to collapsing barricades and disorganization. According to official figures, 37 people died in this accident, and more than 60 were injured.
The administration completely failed to control the crowd. This incident highlights the critical need for adequate security and management for such large-scale events.
Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Holidays turned into mourning
In April 2025, a terrorist attack occurred in the Beasaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, also known as mini-Switzerland. Terrorists targeted tourists vacationing there. This attack resulted in the death of 26 people.
The victims included individuals from Karnataka, Odisha, and Kanpur. This attack raised questions about the security arrangements in the valley and once again proved that terrorism remains a serious threat to the country.
Delhi Railway Station Stampede: The price of negligence
On the night of February 15, 2025, a stampede occurred on platforms 14 and 15 of New Delhi Railway Station due to overcrowding. This incident was triggered by announcements regarding a special train to Prayagraj and rumors about platform changes.
Eighteen people died in this stampede, including 14 women and 3 children. More than 25 were injured. The failure to control the crowd and lack of information management led to this tragedy. Passengers fell on each other on the foot overbridge, causing the situation to spiral out of control.
Bengaluru Stampede after RCB Victory
Following the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL 2025 title win, a massive crowd gathered at the celebrations held at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. Although the stadium's capacity was 35,000, lakhs of people assembled.
Despite the gates being closed, the crowd forced entry, leading to a stampede. Eleven people lost their lives in this tragic incident. The organizers' negligence and failure to control the crowd are considered responsible for this event.
Five Incidents, Similar Negligence
These five incidents share a common thread—failure of security and management. Whether it's the aviation system, religious events, terrorist threats, or crowd control—lapses were evident in every area. These events highlight the urgent need for improvement in crisis management and timely response.
