4 min read Last Updated : Dec 15 2024 | 10:14 PM IST
In early 2000 my family and I returned to Mumbai by train. The entire train emptied at Borivali station, and a large crowd converged towards the sole bridge. As another train arrived, the crowd on the platform swelled further.
The bridge became jam-packed, and the crush of people created a real risk of a stampede. We chose safety over risk and moved towards a pillar, creating a small safe space for ourselves. We exited safely after some time. The price we paid for safety was the delay in exiting the platform.
I shared this experience with our client, Mohan, who
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