Kolkata Stampede Horror: 17 Dead at Chorbagan Puja Pandal as Rain Triggers Panic | News18

News18 - Oct 17, 2026

A tragic stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Puja pandal has reportedly claimed 17 lives and left numerous people injured, casting a shadow over Durga Puja celebrations. According to eyewitness accounts cited in the brief, rain triggered panic among attendees as the situation descended into chaos.The incident has raised serious concerns about crowd management, emergency preparedness and public safety at large religious gatherings. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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