# Hindu Festival Stampede Kills 19 in India

> A stampede at a Hindu festival in eastern India leaves 19 dead, prompting an investigation.
- Title: Hindu Festival Stampede Kills 19 in India · Seattletimes
- Summary: A stampede at a Hindu festival in eastern India leaves 19 dead, prompting an investigation. At least 19 people died during a stampede at a Durga Puja…
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## Stampede at Durga Puja Festival
A stampede during a major Hindu festival in eastern India’s West Bengal state left at least 19 people dead.
## Cause of Stampede
Crowd ran for cover as rain began during Durga Puja, causing worshippers to fall and trigger the stampede.
## Official Response
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reported 19 deaths and 25 injured, announcing a judicial investigation and detaining security personnel.
## Safety Measures
Authorities closed several high-traffic venues after the stampede, citing crowd control and safety lapses.
## Key takeaway

At least 19 people died during a stampede at a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, as rain triggered a crowd crush.