OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Festival crush in Indian city of Kolkata kills at least 17, local media say”
“Oct 17 - A crush at a religious festival in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata killed at least 17 people and injured dozens, local media reported on Saturday.”
Kolkata Durga Puja crush kills 17, dozens injured
Key points
- A crowd crush at Kolkata's Girish Park exit gate occurred after heavy rain.
- The incident happened during the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal.
- Local media report at least 17 dead and dozens injured.
- Prime Minister Modi's office announced compensation for families and injured.
- Compensation: 200,000 rupees for next of kin, 50,000 rupees for the injured.
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