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Kolkata Stampede Tragedy: 19 Dead As Amit Shah Visits Hospital
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News18•18-10-2026, 10:44
Kolkata Stampede Tragedy: 19 Dead As Amit Shah Visits Hospital
- •A tragic stampede at a Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries.
- •Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the hospital to meet the victims and assess the situation.
- •Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the causes of the stampede.
- •The government announced financial compensation for the victims and families affected by the disaster.
- •Officials are addressing critical safety concerns to prevent future incidents at crowded events.
Key Questions Answered
The stampede occurred during rain when a heavy surge of devotees gathered at the exit gate of the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, leading to overcrowding and panic.
The state government announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh and a government job for each deceased person's family, along with Rs 5 lakh for each injured person. Additionally, the Prime Minister announced Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the PMNRF.
Yes, Kolkata Police arrested seven people and detained 14 others, including members of the organizing committee, private security staff, and crowd-control personnel, as investigations into safety lapses intensified.
