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Vice President condoles loss of lives in Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede

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New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.

At least 17 people died and 25 others were injured in a stampede at a north Kolkata Durga Puja pandal on Saturday evening.

In a post on social media, the vice president said he is deeply anguished by the tragic stampede incident.

“My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,” he said. PTI NAB ARB

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