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Kolkata Stampede During Durga Puja Festival
A stampede at the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata resulted in 19 deaths after a sudden downpour caused panic among the crowd.
Background
India, a country of over 1.4 billion people, frequently experiences large public gatherings for religious festivals and other events. Managing crowd safety at these events, particularly during adverse weather conditions, is an ongoing challenge for authorities. Public safety incidents, including stampedes, have occurred in the past.
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Kolkata Stampede During Durga Puja Festival
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Nineteen people died in a stampede at the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata due to panic caused by heavy rain.
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