At least 17 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
Summary
At least 17 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India. The crowd rushed forward after an announcement during rainfall at a religious pavilion, causing people to fall and get crushed.Key Facts
- The stampede happened at a Durga Puja festival pavilion in north Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Among the dead was a seven-year-old girl.
- Police said the stampede was caused by heavy crowds and commotion after rain began.
- Officials identified six bodies so far and took injured people to hospitals.
- The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, expressed sorrow and announced compensation for victims' families.
- The government is providing medical help to the injured, said Interior Minister Amit Shah.
- Stampedes are common at large Indian events due to poor safety and crowd control.
- Previous incidents include a 2023 stampede killing 30 at Kumbh Mela and a 2024 stampede killing 121 in Uttar Pradesh.
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