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Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh issues strict guidelines for puja organizers
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News18•18-10-2026, 18:15
Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh issues strict guidelines for puja organizers
- •Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh held an emergency meeting in Siliguri following the Chorabagan incident.
- •Fitness certificates have been made mandatory for fun rides, Ferris wheels, and pandal staircases.
- •Entry and exit paths must be of equal width, and crowd capacity limits are strictly enforced.
- •Police will use drones to monitor crowds at large puja pandals.
- •Organizers have been warned that they will be held accountable for violating safety rules.
Key Questions Answered
The safety guidelines were issued in the wake of the stampede incident in Chorabagan to control puja crowds and ensure visitor safety.
Organizers have been instructed to submit fitness certificates for fun rides and Ferris wheels to prevent any risk of accidents.
The administration stated that the concerned puja authorities and organizers will face accountability and responsibility if they disobey the guidelines.
