Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede | Safety Lapses, Arrests & Probe | Chorbagan Pandal | News18

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A deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has raised serious questions about crowd management, public safety arrangements, and the implementation of police guidelines at large gatherings. Despite reports that police had issued safety instructions hours before the incident, overcrowding and panic-inducing announcements have emerged as key areas of concern in the ongoing investigation. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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