17 killed in stampede at religious festival in India

Heavy rain struck during a religious festival in India. A crowd seeking shelter from the downpour moved toward an enclosed area.

The crowd’s movement toward the enclosed area led to a stampede in which 17 people died. The incident occurred during the festival as people sought protection from the severe rain.

The reported death toll from the stampede is 17. The location was identified as India, but no further details were provided about the festival’s name, when the rain began or the identities of those who died.