On Thursday evening, a wild situation developed at the annual Bali Jatra in Cuttack when an overwhelming audience rushed to the stage during Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal's live performance. The surge resulted in mayhem, with at least two people unconscious.

A stampede at the venue creates chaos

Thousands of people had congregated at the site for the much-anticipated event on the festival's last day. However, crowd control efforts were ineffective as individuals rushed through barricades to get closer to the main stage. The unexpected pressure caused panic and disorientation, and some people collapsed due to asphyxia and weariness.