Bhubaneswar: A stampede-like situation broke out at the Shreya Ghoshal concert at Cuttack’s historic Baliyatra ground on Thursday evening, leaving two visitors fainting. The incident occurred near the stage barricade, where a huge crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood playback singer.
According to eyewitnesses, the crowd had become restless as the concert was about to begin, leading to a surge in the crowd. Two people, including a woman, fainted in the chaos. They were immediately administered first aid at the on-site first aid centre and later shifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
The police and event organisers sprang into action, deploying additional security personnel to control the crowd and prevent further incidents. Additional Commissioner of Police reached the venue to oversee the situation.
Despite the incident, the concert continued, with Shreya Ghoshal taking the stage to enthrall the audience with her melodious voice. The Baliyatra festival, a major cultural and commercial event of Odisha , concludes today with the Shreya Ghoshal melody programme.
