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Kolkata stampede: Bengal deploys nine IPS officers for crowd control

Summary by rediff.com
Following a fatal pandal stampede, the West Bengal government has deployed nine experienced IPS officers to manage Durga Puja crowds in Kolkata. The Kolkata Police also issued an 11-point advisory, detailing measures like closing pandal entries during rain, regulating visitor movement, and coordinating with puja organisers to ensure safety during the festive rush.

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Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata are witnessing massive crowds for Mahanavami. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Shubhendu has assigned important responsibilities to nine IPS officers.

Kolkata Durga Puja Safety: 9 IPS Officers Deployed: Following the stampede during Durga Puja in Kolkata, the Bengal government has deployed nine experienced IPS officers for crowd management. Kolkata Police has issued a new security advisory.

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rediff.com broke the news on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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