Chaos at Kedarnath as devotees jump barricades during Char Dham rush

Crowd control failed as devotees pushed past barricades

A viral video from Kedarnath Temple shows devotees breaking barricades and pushing to reach darshan as the Char Dham Yatra began with doors opening on April 22. Authorities are also facing renewed scrutiny after a separate stampede incident at Sheetla Mata Temple, raising urgent questions about crowd management, safety measures, and how large pilgrim rushes are handled at sites of mass worship.