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Chorbagan Stampede Horror: 16-Year-Old Girl Recounts Tragic Loss of Friends
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News18•19-10-2026, 16:00
Chorbagan Stampede Horror: 16-Year-Old Girl Recounts Tragic Loss of Friends
- •A devastating stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Chorbagan, Kolkata on October 17 claimed 19 lives, including several women and children.
- •A 16-year-old student recounted the horror of seeing her two friends trapped in the heavy crowd amid sudden rain and panic.
- •The brave teenager attempted to perform CPR on her friend and begged police and volunteers for help, but alleged delayed response and apathy.
- •She heartbreakingly identified one of her deceased friends through her sari as her face was badly disfigured in the crushing crowd.
- •The tragedy wiped out family members including a mother and son, leaving behind a massive wave of grief and serious questions over crowd management.
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The stampede occurred on October 17, 2026, during heavy rain when a sudden surge of crowds, narrow exits, and an announcement warning that the pandal might collapse triggered widespread panic and chaos.
The tragic incident resulted in 19 deaths and left numerous others injured, with victims including families, women, and children from various districts.
Kolkata Police registered suo motu cases for attempt to commit culpable homicide, and a special inspection team was formed to monitor pandal safety and crowd management without requiring police commissioner approval.
