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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 17 Dead and 25 Injured
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News18•17-10-2026, 23:27
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 17 Dead and 25 Injured
- •At least 17 people died and 25 others were injured in a stampede at the exit gate of the Sharada Park Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.
- •The tragic incident occurred around 7:40 PM due to heavy overcrowding and a sudden rush of visitors gathered at the exit gate.
- •All injured victims were promptly rescued and rushed to the Medical College and Hospital for immediate medical treatment.
- •Following the disaster, the puja pandal was closed to visitors, and emergency response teams, including police and fire personnel, were deployed at the site.
- •Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep shock and sadness over the fatal stampede.
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The stampede occurred due to a massive surge of visitors and overcrowding at the exit gate of the Sharada Park (Chorbagan) puja pandal during heavy rain on Saturday evening.
At least 17 people died and around 35 others were injured, with many being rushed to the Medical College and Hospital (MCH) for urgent medical treatment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased person, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
