19 Die in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede; Investigation Ordered

A stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in 19 deaths, officials said. The incident occurred amid heavy rain and a cramped crowd that could only exit through a single gate. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a formal investigation into the tragedy, citing lapses in crowd management. He also criticized the previous TMC administration for leaving unresolved safety issues that contributed to the disaster. Seven individuals linked to the incident have been remanded to police custody for further questioning.