Kolkata Durga Puja Viral Video Shows Crowds Swelling Moments Before Deadly Stampede

A tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in 19 fatalities and 25 injuries, sparking serious crowd management concerns. Viral video footage captured crowds swelling moments before the disaster occurred. On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited a private hospital in Kolkata to assess the condition of 14 individuals injured in the incident. The event has highlighted critical safety issues during the festivities, leading to high-level government visits to the victims.