Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal Stampede: Announcement, Repeated Whistling Under Scanner As Possible Triggers
New Delhi : West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday informed that the stampede at the Chorbagan Public Puja pandal in Kolkata was triggered after an announcement and repeated whistling by a private security agency. “According to initial information from the ACP present at the spot, the situation reportedly triggered after an announcement and repeated…
West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya has stated that the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede in Kolkata was triggered by an announcement and repeated whistling by a private security agency. According to initial reports, 17 people died and 25 were injured. A BJP spokesperson emphasized the importance of a transparent investigation, humane assistance for the affected families, and bringing the culprits to justice.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah postponed all West Bengal programs following the incident. The Trinamool Congress has criticized the Bengal CM and Kolkata police over the lapses during the tragedy. Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju have expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the peace of the departed souls and the recovery of the injured.
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