Kolkata Pandal Stampede Toll Climbs to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari Orders High-Level Safety Review
Police said 25 people were injured and the state will cover medical costs and pay compensation to victims’ families after the pandal stampede.
- On Saturday, a stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata killed at least 19 people and injured 25 others, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed on Sunday.
- Following the tragedy, Kolkata Police shut down prominent Durga Puja venues including Suruchi Sangha and Chetla Agrani to visitors as a precautionary measure to prevent further overcrowding.
- Adhikari formed a high-level committee led by Principal Secretary of Disaster Management Rajesh Sinha and Director General of Fire Services Anuj Sharma to review crowd management and structural safety at major venues.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences and coordinated with Adhikari, while the state announced Rs 25 lakh compensation and a government job for families of the deceased plus full medical coverage for the injured.
- Adhikari noted that 13 people died during the 2025 Puja season due to electrocution, while criticizing attempts to politicize the current tragedy and reaffirming the government's commitment to affected families.
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Mother died before my eyes: Survivors recount horror of Kolkata pandal stampede
Relatives of the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede victims also questioned who would take responsibility for the deaths. Speaking to reporters, family members said they had been asked to come on Sunday morning at 10 to collect the bodies of their loved ones.
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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.
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