DisasterIndia·17 Oct 2026
Festival crush in Kolkata kills at least 17
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At least 17 people died and dozens were injured during a crush at a religious festival in Kolkata, India, on October 11, 2026. The incident occurred at an exit gate in the Girish Park area as heavy rain caused overcrowding while devotees attempted to leave a Durga Puja pandal. Durga Puja is an annual multi-day Hindu festival in West Bengal that features…
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