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Laser Show at Gaya’s Devghat Postponed After Crowd Surge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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The laser display scheduled at Devghat during the Pitripaksha fair was cancelled until further notice after a large crowd gathered, putting strain on the Gaya Dam foot overbridge.
During the Pitripaksha fair, a laser show was planned for Devghat in Gaya. A sudden surge of spectators gathered at the venue, creating significant pressure on the foot overbridge of the Gaya Dam. Concerned about safety, local authorities decided to postpone the event until a new directive is issued. The decision was taken to prevent any potential accidents and to ensure crowd control measures are adequate.