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Stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India kills 19

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A stampede occurred during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, West Bengal's state capital, resulting in at least 19 deaths. The incident happened when rain caused a crowd near a pavilion to rush for shelter, leading to people falling and triggering the stampede on Saturday night.

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On October 17, at least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India. The incident occurred when heavy rain prompted worshippers to rush for shelter outside a pavilion, causing the crowd to surge and leading to the fatal crush. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari stated that a seven-year-old girl was among those who died. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a "tragic" event and offered help to affected families. The recurring nature of such incidents in India highlights ongoing issues with crowd management and safety measures during large religious gatherings.

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NEW DELHI (AP) — A stampede during a major Hindu festival in eastern India’s West Bengal state has left at least 19 people dead, officials said Sunday. asserted

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The stampede in the state capital of Kolkata happened Saturday night when a crowd near a pavilion ran for cover as it began raining during Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival celebrating the goddess Durga. asserted

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According to police, some worshippers fell on the road, triggering the stampede. uncertain

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Stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India kills 19

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