Al Jazeera · 2026-10-18
• What happened: At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival A seven-year-old girl was among at least 19 people killed in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India. Heavy rain and a sudden crowd surge triggered the deadly crush, leaving another 25 people injur... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival
A seven-year-old girl was among at least 19 people killed in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India. Heavy rain and a sudden crowd surge triggered the deadly crush, leaving another 25 people injured.
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