Kerala: 4 killed, 20 injured in stampede at Cochin varsity tech fest

Health Minister Veena George said the stampede claimed the lives of four students and injured as many as 20.

Four students were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede-like situation during a Tech Fest at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on Saturday. The incident occurred during a music concert that was held in an open-air auditorium on campus at CUSAT.

Health Minister Veena George said the stampede claimed the lives of four students and injured as many as 20. Health Minister George further said that arrangements have been made at Kalamassery Medical College for the injured students.

Further details in the matter are awaited. (ANI)