{
  "id": 15408639,
  "title": "Narrow space, single gate: Home guards’ role under lens in Kolkata stampede; 7 remanded",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/narrow-space-single-gate-home-guards-role-under-lens-in-kolkata",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T11:53:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rain-rush-narrow-space-and-a-single-gate-kolkata-stampede-probe-turns-spotlight-on-home-guards-role-7-accused-get-10-day-custody-top-development/articleshow/135027950.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Suvendu Adhikari has ordered an investigation into the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that resulted in 19 deaths. The crowded conditions worsened by rain contributed significantly to the tragic event. Adhikari criticized the previous TMC administration for leaving behind issues that led to this disaster. Additionally, seven individuals connected to the incident have been remanded to…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}