Judicial commission inspectsstampede spot, gathers details

Prayagraj: A three-member judicial commission set up by the state govt to probe Tuesday's stampede on Mauni Amavasya, reached Sangam city on Friday and visited the spot where the incident took place.
Panel head Justice (retired) Harsh Kumar said that the Commission would meticulously studying the topography of the site and circumstances which led to the stampede. Additionally, CCTV footage and other crucial evidence will be thoroughly analyzed to determine the exact causes of the tragedy.
Also comprising former DGP VK Gupta and retired IAS officer DK Singh, the commission is expected to submit its report within a month. It will also suggest measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The members held a meeting with officials at the circuit house and had a detailed discussion to understand the situation. The team then inspected the stampede site near Sangam Nose and had a discussion with mela officials over the geographical and topographical aspects of the area.
The members will also be scanning CCTV footages and examining other factors responsible and related to the incident.
The team, accompanied by Mela DM Vijay Kiran Anand, DIG Vaibhav Krishna, and SSP Rajesh Dwivedi, moved around the Sangam Nose area amid heavy security comprising scores of personnel from the state police and Rapid Action Force, holding a rope cordon. The panel also visited hospitals and spoke with the injured. Justice Kumar mentioned that insights from the victims will help steer the investigation in the right direction. Instead of focusing on a single factor, all possible causes would be considered.
Sources said the team will be visiting the spot again, considering the impending third Amrit Snan of Basant Panchmi on Feb 3.