Sribhumi : On September 13, massive crowds of nearly 50,000 people gathered at Ramkrishnanagar’s Garerband area to collect “healing leaves” from local spiritual figure Patta Baba, triggering a stampede-like situation and leaving several injured.

Police and paramilitary forces were deployed to restore order. Authorities have temporarily suspended leaf distribution, introduced a daily cap of 3,000 devotees, and set up a management committee for crowd control.

Despite the measures, devotees continue to arrive with patients, claiming the leaves bring relief from illnesses. The administration has urged people to stay calm and cooperate to avoid further incidents.

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