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18 October 2026

India news: Kolkata stampede dampens Durga Puja festivities

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India news: Kolkata stampede dampens Durga Puja festivities

Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention. DW has more.

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