In a major boost, scientists at IIT Madras have developed an algorithm that can help manage dense crowds using minimal manpower, and prevent deadly stampedes in huge public gatherings like the Kumbh Mela and the Hajj. Using a computer simulation, researchers can intelligently plan where to place police personnel to quickly quell disturbances in a crowd that could otherwise lead to panic and chaos. The research, published in the journal Physical Review Letters, can also help design safe evacuation procedures for events and locations that witness high footfall.

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“Couple of years ago the Elphinstone brigde tragedy took place in Mumbai. It was a very unfortunate event that we thought could have been prevented by understanding the physics of stampede,” said Mahesh Panchagnula, a professor at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.Click Here: liverpool mens jersey