Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Kills 19; Seven Arrested

A stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulted in 19 deaths and over 20 injuries, prompting a political row.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the injured at Calcutta Medical College, while the Ministry sought a security report from the state.

Kolkata Police arrested key committee office bearers for negligence and closed the pandal, implementing stricter crowd control across the city.