‘Pandal will collapse’: Announcement that may have triggered Kolkata stampede; watch
A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, leading to 19 fatalities and multiple injuries. Panic ensued after a warning announced the potential collapse of the pandal, contributing to the chaos. Police investigations revealed issues with crowd management and inadequate announcements during the event.
The government has promised compensation for the victims' families and is reviewing safety protocols at puja pandals.
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- India
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- Crime & safety
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- West Bengal
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- The Times Of India
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- shreedhar rathi
- Published
- Sunday, 18 October 2026, 11:29 am IST
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