India, Oct. 18 -- At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, October 17, as heavy rain triggered a rush among devotees visiting the venue on Maha Saptami. The West Bengal government has initiated a probe into the tragedy, while officials associated with the event have been detained.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Kolkata Medical College and Hospital, where the injured were taken for treatment. He said one of the 25 injured people was in critical condition and confirmed that the government would investigate the circumstances leading to the incident.

According to Adhikari, an announcement made by the organisers of the com...