Kolkata stampede: Death in the time of Durga Puja
On October 17, a crowd crush at a Durga Puja venue in north Kolkata resulted in 19 fatalities. The temporary structure was set up in a confined area with inadequate lighting, and heavy rain drew more people inside. Investigations focus on safety oversights and the responsibility of West Bengal authorities, as the new state government faces criticism over its inaugural festival arrangements.