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Chorbagan Stampede: Chief Secretary writes to Chief Justice to form high-power committee
- •Proactive steps are being taken by the state government regarding the accident at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin puja pandal, with the Chief Secretary writing to the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice.
- •The letter requests the name of a currently serving judge of the Calcutta High Court to head the high-power investigation committee.
- •Authorities assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found negligent in duty, whether puja organizers or police personnel.
- •Financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh and a Group-D job for a family member have been announced for the families of the deceased, alongside medical care and Rs 5 lakh for the injured.
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State Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal is writing a letter to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to request the name of a sitting judge to lead a high-power investigation committee. Additionally, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising officers from agencies like the STF and CID will be formed.
The state government announced that the family of each deceased person will receive Rs 25 lakh along with a Group-D job for one family member. Furthermore, the government will cover the medical expenses of the injured and provide them with an additional financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh.
During sudden rain on Saptami evening, an announcement was made over the microphone that the pandal could collapse at any moment, which triggered severe panic, chaos, and a stampede among the visitors.
