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TMC demands accountability over Kolkata stampede, alleges BJP links

TMC demands accountability after a Kolkata stampede killed 19 and injured 25, alleging BJP links to puja organisers and questioning VIP security arrangements.

The News Mill18 Oct, 12:27 pm

Kolkata stampede: Mamata faction alleges Durga Puja pandal panel has ‘links’ to CM's nephew, BJP hits back

The allegations came even as seven people were arrested.

Hindustan Times18 Oct, 11:40 am

‘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…

The Times Of India18 Oct, 11:29 am

Amit Shah Visits Kolkata Hospital, Meets Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Victims

At least 19 people died, and 25 were injured in the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata following a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening.

NDTV18 Oct, 10:49 am2 outlets

Seven, including Chorbagan Durga Puja organisers, arrested for pandal stampede in Kolkata: Police

Seven Durga Puja organisers, including Chorbagan’s secretary and VP, arrested over Kolkata pandal stampede; police file culpable homicide case.

The Hindu18 Oct, 10:38 am

‘Pandal will collapse, please leave’: Warning over mic set off Kolkata stampede, 19 dead

The incident occurred as rain lashed the city and left the streets slippery.

Hindustan Times18 Oct, 10:27 am

Kolkata puja pandal stampede: 7 arrested, section 163 restrictions imposed in north Kolkata

The arrests come as investigators examine possible lapses in crowd management, the arrangement of entry and exit routes, and the circumstances that led to the surge of people at the pandal.

Wion18 Oct, 10:15 am

19 Death At Kolkata Durga Pooja Stampede : ಮಹಾ ದುರಂತ.. 19ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಜನ ಸಾವು

News18 Kannada18 Oct, 10:10 am

Chorbagan pandal stampede: Mismanagement, confusing announcements led to mishap, say Kolkata Police

Circumstantial evidence, along with accounts from locals and eyewitnesses, suggests that inadequate crowd control contributed to the incident at the pandal on October 17 evening, he said

The Hindu18 Oct, 10:05 am

Organisers Among 7 Arrested For Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede That Killed 19

NDTV18 Oct, 9:46 am

Kolkata Tragedy: Stampede at Chor Bagan Durga Puja Pandal Leaves 19 Dead

A tragic stampede was reported at the Chor Bagan Durga Puja pandal in Girish Park, Kolkata, during heavy rainfall at around 7:40 PM. According to the report, a large crowd of devotees had gathered at the pandal when congestion at…

Abp News18 Oct, 9:26 am

West Bengal imposes Section 163 BNSS for 3 days after Kolkata Pandal stampede claims 19 lives

A tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals. In response, Kolkata Police implemented Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023 to maintain public order. This order prohibits…

The Economic Times18 Oct, 9:22 am

HT Morning News Brief October 18: 19 dead in Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede; CJI says youth questioning is healthy

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Hindustan Times18 Oct, 9:10 am

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede toll rises to 19; sitting HC judge to probe incident

Announcement was made over microphone asking people leave the pandal premises saying that the structure could collapse at any moment. Large number of people had taken shelter in the Durga Puja Pandal as it had started to rain.

The Hindu18 Oct, 7:58 am

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede kills 19, organisers detained, TMC targets BJP | Top updates

The Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity pandal was closed following the stampede. Police said several other crowded puja pandals were also shut afterwards.

Hindustan Times18 Oct, 7:39 am

Opinion: Blog: Kolkata Didn't Learn From 2015. Eleven Years Later, It Proved To Be Fatal

NDTV18 Oct, 7:39 am

Major Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals Shut Temporarily After Stampede Kills 19

Organisers of the Santosh Mitra Square Puja restricted entry of visitors to the pandal for the time being, puja committee president Sajal Ghosh said.

NDTV18 Oct, 7:28 am2 outlets

13 Women, 1 Child Among 19 Killed In Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the incident extremely distressing. He has announced interim compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died.

NDTV18 Oct, 6:59 am