Kolkata Chorbagan stampede LIVE: Several injured in crush; CM at hospital as state issues helpline number
Kolkata Chorbagan stampede LIVE: A stampede-like situation broke out at Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on 17 October amid heavy rain and overcrowding. Several people were injured and taken to hospital. Reports of fatalities remain subject to official confirmation.
A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, 17 October, following heavy rain and a large gathering of visitors. At least 25 people were injured, with 18 confirmed dead, according to various sources. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal visited the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital to assess the situation and check on those receiving treatment. The local administration is providing assistance to the affected individuals.
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