WorldPublished: 18 October 2026 at 00:31

17 Killed in Stampede at Religious Event in India

A stampede at a religious event in India has killed 17 people and injured dozens. Police have detained the event's organizers and the officers who were on duty.

A stampede at a religious event in India has left 17 people dead and dozens more injured, The New York Times reports.

Organizers and officers detained

Police have detained the organizers of the event, as well as the police officers who were on duty there. The source does not give further details on the reasons for the detentions.

Cause not yet clear

It is not yet known what set off the crush. The report notes that stampedes are relatively common in India.

The source provides no further information, including on the condition of the injured or the specific location of the event.

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