19 Killed, 25 Injured in Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede, Bengal Orders Safety Checks at Pandals
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"Case of complete maladministration": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames authorities for Kolkata pandal stampede
Questioning the police arrangements at the venue, the TMC MP said, “I do not understand why the police allowed this. The entire arrangement was not in conformity with crowd management requirements. What was the police doing? There was not a single police officer.”
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Times of India19 killed, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, Bengal orders safety checks at pandals
Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: A tragic stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata led to 19 deaths and 25 injuries. Following the incident, the West Bengal government ordered safety inspections for major puja venues. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a high-level committee to review safety recommendations and crowd management. Organisers have been instructed to enhance visitor safety during the ongoing Durga Puja…
Kolkata Stampede Action: Following the 19 deaths in Kolkata, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has formed a high-level committee to ensure the safety of the pandals. He has also announced compensation of ₹25 lakh and government jobs for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the stampede.
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 19 Dead, 25 Injured; CM Announces ₹25 Lakh Aid and Government Job for Victims’ Families
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Kolkata Medical College and Hospital, where the victims were taken for treatment, and announced financial assistance of ₹25 lakh and a Group D government job to the family of each deceased person.
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