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Tragic Stampede at Chorbagan Puja Kills 19, Major Pandals Closed
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News18•18-10-2026, 11:26
Tragic Stampede at Chorbagan Puja Kills 19, Major Pandals Closed
- •A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan pandal during sudden rain on Saptami evening, leaving 19 dead and 25 seriously injured.
- •Eyewitnesses and locals alleged severe mismanagement, lack of proper crowd control announcements, and poor administrative assistance.
- •Following the disaster, authorities and organizers have temporarily closed visitor entry to major pujas including Chetla Agrani, Tala Park, Alipur Sarbajanin, and Allen Park.
- •An investigation has been ordered to find those responsible for the tragedy and strict action has been promised.
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A sudden rush and panic triggered by heavy rain and confusing public announcements regarding entry, exit, and crowd control caused visitors to lose their balance and fall, resulting in a tragic stampede.
The tragic stampede at the Chorbagan puja pandal has claimed 19 lives, with 25 others sustaining serious injuries.
Kolkata Police arrested seven individuals and detained 14 others, including organizing committee members and security staff, while investigators and forensic teams examine crowd management lapses. Additionally, multiple major puja pandals across Kolkata were temporarily closed to visitors.
