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India’s Deadly Stampede Crisis: From Maha Kumbh to Kolkata, Why Do Crowds Keep Turning Fatal?

Reported by Dynamite News 18 Oct 2026, 1:24 pm IST 1 min read

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From the Maha Kumbh and New Delhi Railway Station to Bengaluru, Karur and Kolkata, deadly crowd disasters have exposed recurring gaps in public safety. Why do stampedes keep happening in India, and what can prevent the next tragedy?

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Section: India
Topics: Railways & travel
Places: Karnataka, West Bengal, Delhi
First reported by: Dynamite News
Reporter: rishira jain
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 1:24 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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