13 Women, 1 Child Among 17 Killed In Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede
A tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of 17 people, including 13 women and one child. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep distress over the incident and announced interim compensation for the bereaved families.
A devastating crowd crush occurred at a Durga Puja celebration in Kolkata, claiming the lives of 17 individuals. The tragedy unfolded during the annual festival, which draws massive crowds to view artistic installations dedicated to the goddess Durga. Among the deceased were 13 women and one child, highlighting the vulnerability of certain groups in dense, poorly managed crowds. The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for stricter crowd control measures during large public events in the city.
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