KABUL: At least 17 people have been killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush during the Hindu Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, eastern India, Reuters reported.
According to the report, the incident occurred on Saturday near an exit gate as heavy rain fell and large numbers of participants attempted to leave the venue at the same time, causing people to be trampled.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office expressed condolences to the victims and announced compensation of 200,000 Indian rupees for each bereaved family and 50,000 rupees for each injured person.
About 35 injured people were reportedly taken to hospitals for treatment.