2005 November Chennai stampede

The 2005 Chennai stampede refers to a tragic incident that occurred on November 27, 2005, during a temple festival at the Velankanni church, located in Chennai, India. The stampede resulted in the deaths of at least 40 individuals and left many others injured. It was triggered by a sudden rush of devotees attempting to enter the temple, which was exacerbated by inadequate crowd management and a lack of emergency services in the vicinity. The event highlighted serious safety concerns regarding large public gatherings in India, prompting calls for improved regulatory measures and emergency preparedness in managing such events. Subsequently, investigations were launched to determine accountability and prevent future occurrences.