Kolkata Pandal Stampede Toll Climbs to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari Orders High-Level Safety Review
- A stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata killed 19 people and injured 25 others during rain on October 17, 2026.
- Kolkata Police said heavy crowds at the exit gate caused the stampede, and about 35 people were taken to MCH hospital.
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said authorities detained 12 people, including organizers, security guards, and on-duty staff, for questioning.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced separate relief payments for the victims and injured people.
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Times of IndiaKolkata pandal stampede toll climbs to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari orders high-level safety review
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the formation of a high-level committee to review safety arrangements at major Durga Puja pandals across the state following the stampede on Saturday at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin pandal in Kolkata that killed at least 19 people and injured 25 others. The committee will review crowd management, exit routes and structural safety at prominent puja venues and recommend comprehensive guidelines to …
Kolkata stampede leaves 19 dead, probe initiated; CM Suvendu calls for safety review of Durga Puja pandals
Speaking to reporters after inspecting the site and visiting the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced the formation of a high-level committee that will conduct a safety review of Durga Puja pandals across the state.
The stampede, which occurred after a sudden rain during the Durga Puja religious celebrations, also left several wounded. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced monetary compensation for the families of the deceased.
Kolkata Pandal Stampede: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-gratia for Families of Deceased, Expresses Grief
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In an X post, the Prime Minister's office stated, "The Prime Minister has announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000." India News | Kolkata Pandal Stampede: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-gratia for Families of Deceased, Expresses Grief.
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