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Bengal Forms 6-Member SIT After Kolkata Stampede, Sets 3-Month Deadline
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 07:01 AM
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The West Bengal government has established a six‑member Special Investigation Team to probe the tragic stampede that occurred in Kolkata, with a deadline of three months to submit its findings.
The West Bengal government announced the formation of a six‑member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the stampede that took place in Kolkata, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. The SIT will examine the circumstances leading to the crush, safety protocols in place, and any lapses that may have contributed to the tragedy.
The team has been given a three‑month deadline to complete its inquiry and submit a comprehensive report to the state authorities. The findings are expected to recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and hold responsible parties accountable.
Officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigators and provide any information that could aid the probe. The SIT’s mandate includes reviewing crowd management practices at the site and assessing whether emergency response measures were adequate.
The team has been given a three‑month deadline to complete its inquiry and submit a comprehensive report to the state authorities. The findings are expected to recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and hold responsible parties accountable.
Officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigators and provide any information that could aid the probe. The SIT’s mandate includes reviewing crowd management practices at the site and assessing whether emergency response measures were adequate.