19 Dead After Stampede Erupts At Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata; 12, Including Organisers Detained

Kolkata Police are investigating a tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that caused 19 fatalities and 24 injuries. Eyewitnesses cited excessive crowds, management issues, and continuous rain as contributing factors. As part of the ongoing probe, West Bengal Police have detained 12 individuals, including the event organisers. The investigation aims to determine the exact causes of the disaster that occurred during the festivities, focusing on the failures in crowd control and site management.