'Saw My Mother Die Before My Eyes': Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Pandal Stampede Survivor Recounts Desperate Struggle To Save Mother | Videos
Kolkata: "My mother died before my eyes; I too might not have survived," said 25-year-old Sonu Pal, still in shock after his mother died in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in the rain-soaked city on Saturday evening. His mother was among the 17 people who died in the incident on Saturday evening. About 25 others were injured. #WATCH | Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja stampede incident…
Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal witnessed a tragic stampede on Saturday evening, resulting in 17 deaths and 25 injuries. Sonu Pal, a 25-year-old resident of Kumortuli, lost his mother in the chaos as she died before his eyes. Pal himself narrowly escaped the deadly crush, recounting the terrifying experience of being trapped under a pile of people.
The incident took place in Girish Park police station area around 7:40 pm during a sudden downpour. The local residents described the scene as overcrowded, with people incapable of staying outside in the rain, leading to a desperate rush for entry into the pandal. The West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 19 lives, most of whom were girls and children. The government has promised compensation and job opportunities for the families of the victims.
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