https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-17-dead-in-crush-at-hindu-festival-event-in-indiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-17-dead-in-crush-at-hindu-festival-event-in-indiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-17-dead-in-crush-at-hindu-festival-event-in-india#u143241Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:55:12 +0000A deadly crowd crush at a religious gathering in the Indian city of Kolkata has killed between 17 and 19 people and injured dozens more. The incident occurred on Saturday night during the Durga Puja festival when a pavilion crowd rushed for cover as sudden rainfall began. Local media and officials report that the panic unfolded near an exit gate in the Girish Park area. Authorities have already placed seven accused individuals into a 10-day police custody following the tragedy, which has severely dampened the ongoing holiday festivities.Why it mattersThe disaster struck during the high-profile