- At least 19 people have died and 25 others were injured following a stampede during Durga Puja festival celebrations in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- The crush occurred on Saturday night when a large crowd rushed for shelter near a festival pavilion during heavy rain, causing several worshippers to fall.
- West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed a High Court judge will lead a special investigation team to determine the cause of the disaster.
- Police have detained pavilion organisers, security staff, and on-duty personnel to investigate potential crowd-control and safety lapses.
- Indian prime minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragic incident as local authorities advised major festival venues to close temporarily.
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