Kolkata Durga Puja stampede kills 19; overcrowding and false alarm blamed

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A stampede during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata on October 17 left 19 people dead. Overcrowding and panic combined with a misleading announcement about structural failure to trigger the crush. Experts stressed that effective crowd management is essential to prevent similar disasters. Investigators are looking into factors such as narrow exits and inadequate safety measures. The report underscores how a single unverified claim can quickly turn a crowded event deadly.

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