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9 IPS Officers With Crowd Control Experience Deployed After Kolkata Stampede

Reported by NDTV 19 Oct 2026, 6:53 pm IST 1 min read

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Amid concerns over crowd management, police deployment and allegations of negligence against puja organisers following the tragedy, Kolkata Police issued an 11-point advisory for its personnel to prevent untoward incidents at major Durga Puja pandals.

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Section: India
Topics: Crime & safety
Places: West Bengal
First reported by: NDTV
Published: Monday, 19 October 2026, 6:53 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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