4 students die in stampede at Kochi varsity

Kochi: Four students were killed in a stampede that ensued during a university annual festival here on Saturday night.

Students inside the Cochin University campus here were enjoying a live musical event of wellknown singer Nikita Gandhi which was interrupted by sudden rains that led the audience to scamper for shelter.

Several students were injured in the stampede that ensued as students rushed to sheltered areas during the downpour.

Four students including two boys and two girls lost their lives while over 60 others are undergoing treatment and some other hospitals, according to state Health Minister Veena George.

"The entry to the programme was restricted to ticket holders. However, several local residents were also outside the auditorium during the musical show," an eyewitness told media. (PTI)