Health & Environment
Probe Ordered into Fatal Kolkata Pandal Stampede
The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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Authorities are investigating crowd surges, heavy rain, and alleged announcement confusion following a stampede that killed 19 people at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal.
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The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Maha Saptami at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin pandal when visitors surged forward during a downpour.
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a high-level committee led by senior officials to inspect major pandals and review safety and crowd management.