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Kolkata Pandal Tragedy: 17 Dead and 25 Injured During Durga Puja
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News18•17-10-2026, 23:38
Kolkata Pandal Tragedy: 17 Dead and 25 Injured During Durga Puja
- •A tragic incident at the Chorbagan Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in 17 fatalities and 25 injuries.
- •One of the injured individuals is currently reported to be in critical condition.
- •West Bengal Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari visited the Medical College Hospital to check on the victims receiving treatment.
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The stampede at the Sharda Park Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal was triggered by a massive gathering of devotees during heavy rain on Saturday evening, combined with intense crowding and narrow exit points. The pressure of the crowd led to chaotic conditions and pandal crowding.
The tragic incident resulted in 17 fatalities, with varying reports stating between 25 and 35 people injured, some of whom sustained serious conditions and were rushed to the Kolkata Medical College Hospital for urgent medical care.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each individual who lost their life, alongside Rs. 50,000 for those who sustained injuries.
