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Crime
Police Detain 12 in Kolkata Stampede Investigation
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM
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In a crackdown following a fatal stampede in Kolkata, police have arrested 12 individuals, including event organisers and volunteers, as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police in Kolkata have detained 12 people in connection with a stampede that resulted in fatalities. The arrests include several event organisers and volunteers who were present at the incident. Authorities are probing the circumstances that led to the crowd crush and are seeking additional evidence. The investigation is ongoing, with police urging witnesses to come forward.