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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Seven Arrested and Produced Before Court
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:30
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Seven Arrested and Produced Before Court
- •Police produced seven arrested individuals before a local court in connection with the tragic Durga Puja stampede.
- •The stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata caused the deaths of 19 people and left 25 injured following a crowd surge during rain.
- •Those arrested include the puja committee secretary, vice-president, and two private security agency employees.
- •Authorities have registered a suo motu case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder regarding the incident.
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The stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata following a massive crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening. Panic was further aggravated when an announcement was made warning that the pandal could collapse at any time, leading to a desperate rush among visitors.
Police arrested seven individuals in connection with the tragic stampede, which claimed 19 lives and injured 25 others. Those taken into custody and produced before the Bankshall court include the puja committee’s secretary, vice-president, and private security employees.
Kolkata Police registered a suo motu case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against the organisers and those responsible for crowd management and safety arrangements.
