Lucknow Aliganj fire that killed 15 drew crowds via reels
India
A deadly fire in Lucknow's Aliganj area claimed 15 lives on Monday.
By the next day, the site had turned into a local attraction, with people flocking there after seeing viral Instagram Reels and social media posts.
While locals mourned quietly at home, curious visitors gathered near the barricades.
Aliganj police warn crowds hampering investigations
The surge of onlookers pushed police to ramp up security, barricading lanes and using loudspeakers to warn people to stay away.
Forensic teams kept working, but many ignored warnings and tried snapping photos or videos anyway.
Aliganj Station House Officer Dhruv Kumar said this crowding could seriously hamper investigations, raising questions about how social media influences behavior during tragedies.