A stampede-like situation erupted on Thursday evening at popular singer Shreya Ghoshal musical event at Cuttack’s Baliyatra ground in Odisha, leaving at least three visitors fainting.

The incident took place near the stage barricade, where a large crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the popular Bollywood singer.

According to initial reports, the heavy rush of people led to disorder, prompting police to resort to a mild lathi charge to bring the situation under control.

The incident took place on the final evening of the historic nine-day Bali Jatra festival.

Local media reported that thousands of people had gathered at the venue to attend the concert on its final day.

Eyewitnesses said that the crowd control arrangements were overwhelmed as attendees pressed against the barricade

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