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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Kills 19; Safety Probe Begins

A stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal killed at least 19 people. Authorities are investigating crowd management and safety arrangements.

19 Oct 2026 | 2 min read