At Least 19 Dead After Stampede at Indian Religious Event — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-19-dead-after-stampede-at-indian-religious-eventContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. At Least 19 Dead in Kolkata Religious Festival Stampedehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-19-dead-after-stampede-at-indian-religious-eventhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-19-dead-after-stampede-at-indian-religious-event#u144344Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:11:26 +0000At least 19 people, including a 7-year-old girl, died and 25 others were injured in a stampede during a Hindu religious event in Kolkata, West Bengal. The crush occurred on Saturday amid large crowds and a sudden downpour of rain. Chief Minister Adhikari has announced an ex gratia payment of 25 lakh rupees for the victims. While early reports indicated 17 fatalities, multiple sources now confirm the death toll has risen to at least 19.Why it mattersThe incident took place during Durga Puja festivities in eastern India. This tragedy follows a similar fatal event in Kolkata in 2015. Experts sugg