13 Women, 1 Child Among 19 Killed In Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede
Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the incident extremely distressing. He has announced interim compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died.
At least 19 people were killed and 25 others were injured during a stampede at a Durga Puja festival pavilion in Kolkata on Saturday. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari reported that the fatalities included a seven-year-old girl and noted that six bodies have been identified. According to a senior police official, the stampede occurred at night when sudden rainfall and an announcement caused commotion, leading the crowd to push and rush forward.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as saddening and offered condolences to the bereaved families. He has announced interim compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died. The West Bengal Government stated it is providing all possible help to the affected families.
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