GS4 · UPSC Mains

You are the Superintendent of Police in a city hosting a major religious festival at a temple. The event is expected to attract over a million pilgrims, far exceeding the temple's infrastructure capacity. Despite extensive planning and precautionary measures, a sudden crowd surge near the main shrine entrance has resulted in a stampede, causing multiple casualties and numerous injuries. The situation has escalated, with panic spreading among the devotees present at the temple. Adding to the complexity, instances of fake news are rapidly circulating through WhatsApp groups and social media platforms, falsely attributing the stampede to communal clashes. This misinformation is causing widespread panic among the general public and threatens to ignite communal riots in the district. As the Superintendent of Police, you find yourself at the center of this crisis, faced with the dual challenge of managing the immediate aftermath of the stampede and countering the spread of potentially dangerous misinformation. (a) Identify the key stakeholders involved in this case. (b) Explain the measures you, as the Superintendent of Police, will take to address the stampede situation and curb the spread of fake news through social media. (c) Discuss the ethical considerations you must keep in mind while implementing these measures, particularly in balancing public safety with individual rights and religious sentiments. (Answer in 250 words)

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