{
  "id": 15239746,
  "title": "Kolkata stampede LIVE: 18 dead; Durga Puja pandals seeing heavy footfall closed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kolkata-stampede-live-18-dead-durga-puja-pandals-seeing-heavy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:54:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kolkata-stampede-live-updates-chorbagan-sarbojanin-durgotsab-samity-durga-puja-pandal-deaths-bengal-suvendu-adhikari-101792254911241.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kolkata stampede LIVE: At least 18 people lost their lives and numerous others were injured in a tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in the city. The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity pandal. West Bengal's chief minister, Suvendu Adhikari, and Chief Secretary, Manoj Agarwal, visited the injured at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital to offer their support.\n\nFollowing the devastating stampede, the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity pandal immediately closed its gates. Subsequently, several other popular pandals, including the Chetla Agrani and Tala Prottay, which saw a heavy influx of visitors, were also shut down by the authorities.\n\nKolkata stampede LIVE: West Bengal's Governor, RN Ravi, expressed his deepest sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the stampede. However, the official death toll remains undetermined. \"I am deeply heartbroken by the tragic stampede incident at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, resulting in the loss of many precious lives. In this hour of grief, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured,\" stated a message from Lok Bhavan.",
  "summary": "Kolkata stampede LIVE: A stampede took place at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity puja pandal in Kolkata. While several are said to have been injured, there is no confirmation on any fatalities yet.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Sacred pot, Ek Chala Durga idol: 117 yrs of tradition at iconic Kashmere Gate Puja",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/sacred-pot-ek-chala-durga-idol-117-yrs-of-tradition-at-iconic",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:58:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}