Seven Arrested After Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Kills 19, Dozens Injured
KOLKATA, October 18, 2026, [VoM News]: In major action, the police in kolkata have arrested seven people, including Durga Puja organisers and security personnel, after a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata that lead to loss of 19 lives.
The stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja claimed the lives of 19 people, where as, dozens were injured.
The incident that took places in evening hours the day, at around 7:40 pm amid heavy rain on Saptami, having a massive gathering lead to the unfortunate stampede.
The police have so far, arrested the Puja committee secretary Raj Kumar Sewda, vice president Santanu Dubey, Biplab Mukherjee, who was involved in constructing the bamboo structure, crowd-management personnel Koushik Saha and Pintu Dey, and private security in-charges Suman Chakraborty and Rajesh Pal.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said preliminary information suggested an announcement over the loudspeaker triggered a sudden rush among visitors.
So far, the contents of the announcement were not immediately clear, however needs the clarity.
Chief Minister Adhikari said relatives of two victims had separately claimed that whistles blown by private security personnel contributed to the crowd movement.
Keeping the public safety at priority, the Chief Minister urged the organisers to ensure adequate lighting and sufficient entry and exit points.
While, the authorities have instructed the authorities several major Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata to temporarily stop admitting visitors.
Now, the site is under the control of forensic experts, police and fire officials who are taking uo the investigation related to this site.
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