HT Morning News Brief October 18: 19 dead in Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede; CJI says youth questioning is healthy
A stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries, triggered by heavy rain and overcrowding. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM as crowds surged through a narrow lane during the festival. Authorities are expected to investigate the causes and implement safety measures for future events.