Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Latest Update: At least 19 people have died, and 25 others have been injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, October 17, amid heavy rainfall and a sudden crowd surge during Durga Puja celebrations. Authorities have launched an investigation into possible crowd-management failures, while the West Bengal government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have announced financial assistance for the affected families.
Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Latest Update: What Happened at Chorbagan?
The stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata around 7:30 pm on Saturday. A large number of people had gathered at the popular venue to celebrate Maha Saptami when heavy rain triggered a rush among visitors.
According to initial accounts reported by the media, people waiting outside rushed forward to seek shelter from the rain. The sudden movement caused people to fall, triggering a stampede-like situation in the crowded area.
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The narrow lanes surrounding the pandal may also have complicated crowd movement and emergency access. The injured were taken to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital for treatment, while emergency teams responded to the incident.
The administration subsequently closed the pandal to visitors.
Kolkata Stampede Death Toll: 19 Dead, 25 Injured
Reports published during the early hours of October 18 put the death toll at 19, with 25 people injured. Some earlier reports carried lower casualty figures as authorities continued to establish the scale of the tragedy.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the hospital where the victims were taken and met affected families. According to his statement reported by PTI, 17 people died at the scene, while the remaining victims died later. Of the 25 injured people, 24 were reported to be out of danger, while one remained in critical condition.
Medical teams continued treating the injured, and officials were working to identify the deceased and coordinate with their families.
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