India news: Kolkata stampede dampens Durga Puja festivities
Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention. DW has more.
A deadly stampede at a Durga Puja religious festival in Kolkata, India, claimed at least 17 lives and injured 25 others on Saturday night. The tragic incident occurred at the Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal in Girish Park Police Station area. Police detained 12 people, including organizers, in connection with the probe into the stampede.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari promised strict action against those failing to maintain crowd safety. The incident came amid economic pressures, such as food and fuel inflation, affecting Indian citizens' disposable incomes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed distress over the incident and announced interim compensation for the families of the deceased.
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