7 arrested in Kolkata stampede case, death toll rises to 19
Kolkata Police announced the arrest of seven individuals, including officials from the Chorbagan Durga Puja committee, following a deadly stampede at Girish Park that claimed 19 lives. A suo motu investigation was initiated under specific provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Initially, fourteen people were held for questioning, but seven have since been formally arrested.
Additional CP Crime Kunal Agarwal confirmed the arrests, highlighting the involvement of the committee secretary, Santanu Dubey, and others. Authorities are probing alleged shortcomings in crowd management, safety measures, and structural setups. Ongoing inquiries aim to determine responsibility for the catastrophic incident. This developing saga warrants periodic checks for further updates.
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