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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Festival crowd crush kills at least 17 in Kolkata
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At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush during a Durga Puja event in Kolkata, officials said. A senior police official said rain and an announcement prompted commotion and a surge in the crowd; witnesses said people rushed to seek shelter. A separate account reported at least 19 deaths, while the New York Times said authorities detained the event’s organizer and others involved.
WHO: Festival attendees were involved in the crowd crush; West Bengal officials and police reported casualties and circumstances.
WHAT: A crowd crush at a Durga Puja event in Kolkata killed at least 17 people and injured dozens.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM ET
WHERE: Kolkata, India
WHY: A senior police official said rainfall and an announcement caused commotion and crowd members began pushing and rushing forward; witnesses said people surged while seeking shelter.
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