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Stampede Kills 17 in Kolkata Festival
At least 17 people died in a stampede at Kolkata's Hindu festival as rain caused crowds to rush into a pavilion.
In brief
At least 17 people died in a stampede at Kolkata's Hindu festival as rain caused crowds to rush into a pavilion. A stampede at Kolkata's Durga Puja festival killed 17 people and injured 25 after sudden rain caused crowds to rush into a pavilion. Originally reported by Abc.
Stampede in Kolkata
At least 17 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at Kolkata's Hindu festival.
“Six bodies have so far been identified”
Cause of Stampede
Rain caused crowds to rush into a pavilion, leading to a stampede.
“The crowd waiting outside the pandal (pavilion) was pushing, pulling and rushing forward and fell on the ground, leading to the stampede.”
Government Response
West Bengal's chief minister said a seven-year-old girl died and 25 were injured outside a pavilion.
“Seventeen people have lost their lives, and 25 have been injured.”
Compensation Offer
Prime Minister Modi announced 200,000 rupees for next of kin of the dead and 50,000 rupees for injured.
“200,000 rupees ($2,106.15) for the next of kin of those who died”
The key point
A stampede at Kolkata's Durga Puja festival killed 17 people and injured 25 after sudden rain caused crowds to rush into a pavilion.
