CUSAT Tragedy: A Wake-Up Call for Institutions to Prioritize Student Safety
The CUSAT Tragedy: A Call to Action for Institutions to Prioritize Student Safety The CUSAT tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the paramount importance of student safety at all times, both within educational institutions and during extracurricular activities. This includes ensuring that safety measures are in place for both routine activities and special events….
CUSAT Tragedy: A Reflection on the Psychological Impact of Crowds
The Unseen Dangers of Crowds: Understanding the Psychological Impact The CUSAT tragedy highlights the often overlooked psychological impact of crowds, which can significantly contribute to the risk of panic and stampede-like situations. In settings with large concentrations of people, emotions can run high, and individuals can become easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli and the pressure…
Remembering the CUSAT Tragedy: A Call for Enhanced Safety Measures at Large Gatherings
The CUSAT tragedy, which claimed the lives of four students and injured over 60 others, stands as a grim reminder of the critical role that safety measures play in preventing tragedies at large gatherings. The stampede that occurred during a tech fest event at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on November 25, 2023,…