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19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious festival

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 17). 19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious festival. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3371278/19-dead-25-hurt-stampede-india-religious-festival?utm_source=rss_feed

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A stampede occurred during the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, resulting in 19 deaths and 25 injuries. Among the fatalities was a seven-year-old girl. The incident happened outside a pavilion when sudden rain led to panic, causing people to rush inside for shelter, leading to the crush. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari informed reporters that six bodies had been identified as of the report's time.

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