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President Murmu Expresses Grief Over Tragic Kolkata Stampede
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News18•17-10-2026, 23:30
President Murmu Expresses Grief Over Tragic Kolkata Stampede
- •President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede in Kolkata and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
- •At least 17 people died and 25 others were injured in a stampede-like situation at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening.
- •The tragedy occurred when a crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward during sudden rain, causing some people to fall on the road.
- •The President prayed for the swift recovery of all those who were injured in the unfortunate incident.
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As rain started on Saturday evening, a large crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, causing some individuals to fall on the road and triggering the deadly stampede.
At least 17 people died and 25 to 35 others were injured in the stampede-like situation at the north Kolkata Durga Puja pandal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who lost their lives, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
