At least 18 people were killed in a stampede that broke out on early Saturday near the Malabar Hill residence of Dawoodi Bohra spiritual leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, who died on Friday morning, officials said.

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18 killed, several injured in Mumbai stampede

At least 18 people were killed in a stampede that broke out on early Saturday near the Malabar Hill residence of Dawoodi Bohra spiritual leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, who died on Friday morning, officials said. (BCCL)

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According to police and BMC disaster control officials, the stampede took place around 1.30 am. (BCCL)

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Thousands of community mourners converged near Saifee Mahal, where the Syedna's body was kept for people to pay their last respects. (BCCL)

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The cause of the sudden stampede is not clear, but officials said at least 17 bodies were taken to Saifee Hospital and one to Cumballa Hill Hospital. (BCCL)

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At least 20 people, who suffered injuries, were treated and allowed to go, while another three have been admitted for treatment, BMC disaster control said. (BCCL)

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