Stampede at Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata

A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, West Bengal, amid a large gathering of devotees during the festival. Initial reports suggest that heavy crowds and rainfall contributed to the chaos, as people waiting outside reportedly surged forward. Several fatalities have been reported, but the death toll varies across news reports and requires official confirmation.

Police and disaster management personnel responded to the incident and began rescue operations. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, while entry to the pandal was stopped to manage the situation. Authorities are looking into the circumstances that led to the incident. Further verified information on the number of casualties is awaited.