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West Bengal CM Visits Families After Purba Bardhaman Stampede, Gives ₹25 Lakh Compensation
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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After a stampede in Purba Bardhaman left two people dead, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the bereaved families and handed over ₹25 lakh as ex‑gratia.
A stampede in Purba Bardhaman district left two people dead during a crowded gathering. The incident caused widespread shock among residents and prompted an emergency response. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee travelled to the district to meet the families of the deceased. She handed over ₹25 lakh as ex‑gratia and expressed her condolences. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crush.