Kolkata pandal stampede: What led to to chaos?
On the evening of Maha Saptami during the Durga Puja celebrations, a stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, resulting in at least 19 deaths and 25 injuries. The tragedy was attributed to a sudden crowd surge driven by heavy rain and confusion over exit routes. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that his government would provide Rs 25 lakh and a Group D government job for each deceased family.
The investigation is ongoing, with a forensic team collecting evidence, CCTV footage analysis, and questioning of organizers, security guards, and police personnel.
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