At least 19 killed, 25 injured in Kolkata festival stampede
A stampede at a religious festival in Kolkata killed at least 19 people and injured around 25 on Saturday. Authorities arrested seven individuals, including event organizers, and ordered a special investigation team probe into the tragedy.
At least 19 people were killed and around 25 others were injured in a stampede at a religious festival in Kolkata, eastern India, on Saturday, officials said.
The crush occurred at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata during the Maha Saptami observance. Police attributed the incident to large crowds and rainfall.
Authorities arrested seven people, including organizers, in connection with the tragedy. The government has ordered a special investigation team probe to examine crowd movement and security protocols.
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At least 19 people were killed in a stampede during a religious festival in Kolkata, eastern India.
confirmedThe stampede occurred at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata during the Maha Saptami observance amid large crowds and rainfall.
confirmedSeven individuals, including organizers, were arrested in connection with the stampede.
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