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Heavy Rain Triggers Fatal Stampede at Kolkata Pandal
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM
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A sudden rush of crowds in heavy rain caused a stampede at a Kolkata pandal, resulting in fatalities.
A pandal in Kolkata became the site of a tragic stampede on Tuesday as sudden downpours prompted a massive influx of visitors. Witnesses said the rain intensified the crowd's movement, leading to a chaotic rush that turned deadly. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the surge caused several people to be crushed, resulting in fatalities.
Local police have cordoned off the area and are conducting an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events. Hospital officials reported that the injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment, while authorities are urging calm among the remaining festival-goers.
Officials emphasized the need for better crowd management during the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations, especially under adverse weather conditions. The incident has prompted calls for stricter safety protocols at future pandal events.
Local police have cordoned off the area and are conducting an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events. Hospital officials reported that the injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment, while authorities are urging calm among the remaining festival-goers.
Officials emphasized the need for better crowd management during the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations, especially under adverse weather conditions. The incident has prompted calls for stricter safety protocols at future pandal events.