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A false warning helped trigger Kolkata’s deadly crush

A stampede during Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations killed 19 people after overcrowding and panic followed a false warning about structural failure. Investigators are examining narrow exits and weak safety measures, while experts call for stronger crowd management.
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