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Kolkata Pandal Stampede Death Toll Reaches 19 With Compensation Announced
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Moneycontrol•18-10-2026, 08:01
Kolkata Pandal Stampede Death Toll Reaches 19 With Compensation Announced
- •The death toll from the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has risen to 19, with 17 dying on the spot.
- •West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced Rs 25 lakh in compensation and a government job for each of the victims' families.
- •An amount of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to the injured, and the state government will cover all medical expenses.
- •CM Adhikari stated he will request the Kolkata High Court Chief Justice to form a fact-finding committee involving the STF and forensic teams.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought a detailed report of the incident, and central and state authorities are coordinating relief efforts.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh and a government job for the families of each deceased individual. Additionally, Rs 5 lakh and free medical treatment will be provided to every injured person.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated he will write to the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to request a fact-finding committee and a formal investigation led by a sitting judge, involving forensic teams and the Special Task Force.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those who died, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
