17 Dead, Dozens Injured After Stampede at Indian Religious Event — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/17-dead-dozens-injured-after-stampede-at-indian-religious-eventContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Stampede at Kolkata Hindu Festival Kills Up to 19 Peoplehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/17-dead-dozens-injured-after-stampede-at-indian-religious-eventhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/17-dead-dozens-injured-after-stampede-at-indian-religious-event#u142258Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:10:45 +0000A crowd crush at a Durga Puja festival pavilion in Kolkata's Girish Park area killed at least 17 to 19 people and injured dozens on Saturday. The incident occurred at an exit gate when sudden rainfall prompted an announcement that caused attendees to rush forward. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari confirmed the death of a seven-year-old girl and announced an ex gratia payment of 25 lakh rupees for the victims. While some reports cite 17 fatalities, others indicate the death toll has reached 19.Why it mattersThe event took place during Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival in easte