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Kolkata Stampede Horror: 17 Dead at Chorbagan Puja Pandal
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News18•18-10-2026, 00:07
Kolkata Stampede Horror: 17 Dead at Chorbagan Puja Pandal
- •A tragic stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Puja pandal has claimed 17 lives and left numerous people injured.
- •Rain triggered panic among the attendees, causing the situation to descend into chaos during Durga Puja celebrations.
- •The fatal incident has raised serious concerns regarding crowd management, emergency preparedness, and public safety at large gatherings.
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The tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata was triggered by heavy rain and overcrowding, leading to intense panic and chaos near the exit gates.
The disaster resulted in 17 fatalities and left numerous individuals injured, with many being rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the families of those who lost their lives, and ₹50,000 for the injured.
