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Kolkata stampede: Rain, huge crowd led to chaos, say eyewitnesses

Reported by Asianet Newsable 18 Oct 2026, 3:30 am IST 1 min read

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A stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal occurred as devotees rushed for shelter from rain. Eyewitnesses cited the large, unmanageable crowd despite police presence. Political leaders have reacted, and the govt announced compensation.

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Section: India
Topics: Weather & monsoon, Crime & safety
Places: West Bengal
First reported by: Asianet Newsable
Reporter: asianet news central
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 3:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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