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19 Dead as Stampede Erupts During Kolkata’s Durga Puja Celebrations
✍️ NDTV
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:47 AM
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A stampede broke out at a Durga Puja venue in Kolkata, killing 19 people, according to video footage released by NDTV.
A video released by NDTV captured the exact moment a stampede erupted at a Durga Puja gathering in Kolkata, resulting in 19 fatalities. The incident occurred amid the city’s annual festivities, which draw large crowds to temporary pandals and processions.
Local authorities have launched an emergency response, deploying police, medical teams and fire services to the site. Rescue workers retrieved the injured and transported the deceased to nearby hospitals for identification.
The Kolkata Police Commissioner’s office announced that a detailed investigation will be undertaken to determine the cause of the crush, including crowd‑control measures and the adequacy of safety arrangements at the venue.
State officials have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and urged the public to cooperate with investigators. The incident has reignited calls for stricter regulation of crowd sizes during major religious events.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
Local authorities have launched an emergency response, deploying police, medical teams and fire services to the site. Rescue workers retrieved the injured and transported the deceased to nearby hospitals for identification.
The Kolkata Police Commissioner’s office announced that a detailed investigation will be undertaken to determine the cause of the crush, including crowd‑control measures and the adequacy of safety arrangements at the venue.
State officials have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and urged the public to cooperate with investigators. The incident has reignited calls for stricter regulation of crowd sizes during major religious events.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.