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At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

BBC News — World·October 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM+2

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Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

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Channel News Asia·7h ago

Festival crush in Indian city of Kolkata kills at least 17, local media say

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Crush at religious festival kills at least 17 and injures dozens in India

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