Kolkata, Oct. 18 -- At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a crowded Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, October 17, as heavy rain sent hundreds of visitors rushing for cover on Maha Saptami.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said 17 people were brought dead to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, while 25 others were injured. One of the injured was in a critical condition. Thirteen of the dead were women and one was a child, according to NDTV.

The incident took place around 7.40 pm at the exit gate of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin pandal in the Girish Park Police Station area. In a statement, Kolkata Police said the stampede occurred amid rain as heavy crowds of visitors pushed through. Aroun...