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CM Yogi Orders Security Audit of UP Durga Puja Pandals After Kolkata Incident
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News18•18-10-2026, 10:07
CM Yogi Orders Security Audit of UP Durga Puja Pandals After Kolkata Incident
- •Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed all district magistrates, police commissioners, and police chiefs to inspect Durga Puja pandals in Uttar Pradesh.
- •Officials have been specifically instructed to check fire safety, electrical arrangements, and proper entry and exit routes.
- •The directive emphasizes ensuring emergency exit provisions and avoiding any negligence in electrical setups to prevent untoward incidents.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered safety inspections following an untoward incident that occurred at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.
Officials have been instructed to thoroughly inspect fire safety equipment, electrical setups, and the entry and exit points to ensure safe crowd movement and emergency evacuation routes.
The Chief Minister has directed all local police commissioners, district magistrates, and police chiefs to remain active in the field and personally inspect pandals in their respective areas.
