Crowd crush at Kolkata religious festival kills at least 17

· Security · India

A crush at a religious festival in Kolkata, in eastern India, killed at least 17 people and injured dozens, local media reported. The stampede occurred during a crowded festival gathering. Such incidents are recurring risks at large religious events in South Asia, where crowd management and emergency access often fall short.

Why it matters：Mass gatherings remain a deadly risk where crowd control is weak, prompting scrutiny of festival safety planning.

Key points

  • At least 17 people were killed.
  • Dozens were injured in the crush.
  • The incident occurred at a religious festival in Kolkata.

Sources (original reporting)

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