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Wife crushed to death in Chorbagan stampede, shattered husband mourns
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News18•18-10-2026, 09:42
Wife crushed to death in Chorbagan stampede, shattered husband mourns
- •Aarti Sarkar Biswas died in a stampede due to heavy overcrowding at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durgotsab pandal on Saptami evening.
- •Her husband Ram Sarkar recounted that sudden chaos and a rush to exit caused his wife to fall and get crushed by the crowd.
- •So far, 18 deaths have been reported from this tragic incident during the festive season, with many others injured.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the deceased's families and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
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The stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja pandal occurred on the evening of Saptami when an immense crowd attempted to exit simultaneously following a whistle instruction, compounded by sudden rain and narrow exit routes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia financial assistance of Rs. 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured a thorough investigation to examine the cause and potential negligence, with legal action planned against those responsible. Police and officials have also been reviewing CCTV footage and crowd management protocols.
