Kolkata Stampede Tragedy: 17 Dead at Chorbagan Puja Pandal, Political Blame Game Erupts | News18

News18 - Oct 17, 2026

A tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Puja pandal in Kolkata has reportedly claimed 17 lives and left several people injured, casting a shadow over Durga Puja celebrations. Reports indicate that rain and overcrowding contributed to the chaos, while questions have emerged over security arrangements and the response of emergency services.Witnesses have reportedly offered differing accounts of the arrangements in place and the assistance provided during the incident. 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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