A rush to receive
donated clothes resulted in a stampede in central Bangladesh Asia that killed at least 20 people Friday, police
said.The stampede, which
took place in Mymensingh district, injured dozens more, District Police Chief
Moinul Haque told reporters. Authorities fear the
death toll may rise.
According to local
reports, more than 1,500 gathered outside the gates of the tobacco factory
before dawn after receiving word the owners would be handing out free clothes.
The stampede occurred when many tried to force their way in, the reports said.
As the Muslim holy
month of Ramadan draws to an end, the faithful perform 'Zakat,' or an act of
charity. Often, it comes in the form of providing clothing or money to the
needy.
In the past, such
well-meaning acts have also sometimes resulted in stampedes.
- CNN
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