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Tragic deaths of husband and wife in Chorbagan pandal rush
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News18•18-10-2026, 16:12
Tragic deaths of husband and wife in Chorbagan pandal rush
- •A couple from Baranagar lost their lives due to a massive crowd rush at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durgotsav pandal in Kolkata.
- •The deceased have been identified as Dilip Ghosh and his wife Dipali Ghosh, residents of N.K. Chatterjee Road in Baranagar Municipality.
- •The couple had stepped out together on the evening of Saptami to enjoy pandal-hopping before the tragic incident occurred.
- •Family members rushed to the hospital after receiving news of the accident, where both were unfortunately confirmed dead.
- •The tragedy has plunged the entire locality of Baranagar into deep grief, with local authorities and MLA Sajal Ghosh offering support to the bereaved family.
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A massive rush of crowds and heavy rainfall on Saptami evening created severe congestion at the narrow entry and exit points of the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, triggering a deadly stampede.
The West Bengal government announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 25 lakh and a government job for a family member of each deceased, along with Rs. 5 lakh for the injured. Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured from the PMNRF.
Following the tragic incident, Kolkata Police imposed strict restrictions and a three-day ban on assemblies and processions in specific areas under the Bowbazar police station jurisdiction from October 18 to October 20, 2026.
