Chorbagan pandal deaths: Overcrowding, lack of management, cops and volunteers blamed

Economic Times - Oct 18, 2026

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. Over 25 people were injured during this incident attributed to poor crowd management and narrow lanes. Seven people have been arrested, including organisers and security personnel, while government officials visited the injured. Financial support has been announced for the families of the deceased and injured individuals.

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Oct 18, 2026
Chorbagan pandal deaths: Overcrowding, lack of management, cops and volunteers blamed

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. Over 25 people were injured during this incident attributed to poor crowd management and narrow lanes. Seven people have been arrested, including organisers and security personnel, while government officials visited the injured. Financial support has been announced for the families of the deceased and injured individuals.

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