Kolkata: Video shows crowd breaching barricades, tussling with cops day before stampede
A crowd surge at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata led to a tragic stampede on Saturday evening. The incident occurred when heavy rain caused a rush of people seeking shelter inside the pandal. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with limited crowd management and dark conditions. Following the tragedy, investigations are underway and several organisers have been detained for questioning.
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