A tragic stampede occurred during a Hindu religious festival in Kolkata, India, resulting in at least 19 deaths and 25 injuries. The incident took place outside a pavilion during the Durga Puja celebrations when sudden rainfall triggered panic among the attendees. According to local officials, including West Bengal's chief minister Suvendhu Adhikari, the victims included a seven-year-old child. Police reports indicate that a public announcement made as the rain began caused a commotion, leading the crowd to push and surge forward. Many individuals were knocked to the ground in the ensuing chaos. Authorities have confirmed that six of the deceased have been identified so far, while medical teams continue to treat those injured in the crush.
Source : Free Malaysia Today
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