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Kolkata stampede LIVE: At least 18 people lost their lives and numerous others were injured in a tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in the city. The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity pandal. West Bengal's chief minister, Suvendu Adhikari, and Chief Secretary, Manoj Agarwal, visited the injured at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital to offer their support.

Following the devastating stampede, the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity pandal immediately closed its gates. Subsequently, several other popular pandals, including the Chetla Agrani and Tala Prottay, which saw a heavy influx of visitors, were also shut down by the authorities.

Kolkata stampede LIVE: West Bengal's Governor, RN Ravi, expressed his deepest sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the stampede. However, the official death toll remains undetermined. "I am deeply heartbroken by the tragic stampede incident at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, resulting in the loss of many precious lives. In this hour of grief, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured," stated a message from Lok Bhavan.