{
  "id": 15240571,
  "title": "Kolkata pandal stampede: Heavy rush amid rain led to deadly incident - top developments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kolkata-pandal-stampede-heavy-rush-amid-rain-led-to-deadly-incident",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kolkata-pandal-stampede-heavy-rush-amid-rain-led-to-deadly-incident-top-developments/articleshow/135017310.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A deadly stampede occurred at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening, resulting in at least 35 people injured and 10 feared dead, according to officials. The incident took place at the Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Pandal under Girish Park police station, where a heavy rush of people occurred due to rain. The pandal was closed to visitors following the incident. The West Bengal governor RN Ravi and the state's health minister expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased and the injured.",
  "summary": "A chaotic stampede unfolded at the Sarada Park Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata due to a crowd surge, leading to injuries for at least 25 attendees, some in serious condition. Emergency services transported roughly 35 individuals to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital for immediate medical assistance. The West Bengal health minister, alongside other political leaders, responded promptly by…",
  "key_points": [
    "At least 35 injured, 10 feared dead in Kolkata stampede",
    "Heavy rush due to rain at Sarada Park pandal",
    "Governor RN Ravi, health minister express condolences"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "At least 25 injured in stampede-like situation at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/at-least-25-injured-in-stampede-like-situation-at-kolkata-durga-puja",
        "published": "2026-10-17T16:15:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}