Stampede at Hindu Festival in Eastern India Kills 19
A stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India has killed 19 people. Stampedes happen when a packed crowd surges, often leaving little room for people to escape.
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Context: Large religious festivals draw huge crowds across India, and crowd control at such events has come under scrutiny after earlier deadly stampedes. Eastern India includes West Bengal and Odisha, where many major festivals are held.
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