At least 17 people died in a stampede during a Hindu festival in the Indian city of Kolkata. A large number of people were injured in the incident.
The stampede occurred at an event organised to mark the Hindu festival. The gathering attracted a large number of worshippers.
According to available information, at least 17 people lost their lives, while a larger number sustained injuries. Details regarding the condition of the injured and the circumstances that led to the stampede are not yet known.
The city of Kolkata is one of the major urban centres in India. Large religious gatherings in the country often pose challenges for crowd management at public events.
This is another in a series of incidents where large religious gatherings have resulted in casualties. Further details regarding the causes and course of the event have not been released.
