Festival crush in Indian city of Kolkata kills at least 17, local media say
At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured in a crush at the exit gate of a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata’s Girish Park area on Oct 11, after heavy rain caused overcrowding, according to local media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation for victims’ families and the injured.
Source: Festival crush in Indian city of Kolkata kills at least 17, local media say — Channel News Asia
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