Kolkata: At Least 25 Injured As Rain Triggers Crowd Surge At Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal | Video
Kolkata: At least 25 people were injured in a stampede-like situation arising out of a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, police said. #WATCH | North Kolkata, West Bengal | A stampede-like situation was reported at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal. The injured were shifted to the hospital. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/EZm78mo5mN — ANI (@ANI)…
Kolkata experienced a dangerous stampede at a community Durga Puja celebration in Chorbagan on Saturday evening, resulting in at least 25 people being injured, with five in critical condition. As rain commenced, a crowd waiting outside the pandal surged forward, leading to a stampede-like situation. The injured were transported to Kolkata Medical College and Hospital.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal visited the scene, while the injured were taken to the hospital. Disaster management personnel were also dispatched to the location.
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