Kolkata Pandal Tragedy: Deadly Stampede Rocks Kolkata | Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal | News18

News18 - Oct 17, 2026

A tragic incident at the Chorbagan Puja pandal in North Kolkata has reportedly claimed 17 lives and left 25 people injured. According to the information provided, panic broke out after an announcement at the venue, leading to chaos during the celebrations.The incident has raised urgent questions about crowd management, emergency preparedness and safety arrangements at large religious gatherings. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indiaCNN-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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