Stampede at Kolkata Hindu Festival Kills At Least 19 People
A stampede during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata killed at least 19 people and injured dozens more, prompting police to detain event organizers.
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Kolkata Stampede at Durga Puja Pandals Kills 19, Detentions Follow
A stampede at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal caused by heavy rain and overcrowding killed 19 people, prompting the West Bengal government to form an investigation team.