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Rain, narrow gates, mic warning led to Kolkata stampede that killed 19; Instagram clip showed risk days earlier

Reported by Hindustan Times 18 Oct 2026, 12:58 pm IST 1 min read

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Visuals from the spot show both the gates and the approach road to the pandal are narrow, which may have contributed to the accident.

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Section: India
Topics: Weather & monsoon
Places: West Bengal
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 12:58 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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