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Crime
Kolkata Stampede: Treasurer Arrested Over Pandal Collapse Claim
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:03 PM
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A stampede in Kolkata left several injured as the treasurer was detained for announcing a pandal collapse.
Earlier this week, a stampede broke out in Kolkata during a festival pandal, causing several people to be injured and creating chaos among the crowd. The incident occurred as visitors tried to navigate the crowded area, leading to a sudden rush that resulted in multiple injuries.
In the midst of the confusion, the city’s treasurer was detained after making a public announcement that a pandal had collapsed. Authorities reported that the statement was issued without proper verification, prompting concerns over the safety of the event.
Police have taken the treasurer into custody to investigate the circumstances surrounding the announcement and its impact on the crowd’s behavior. The investigation will focus on whether the statement contributed to the panic that led to the stampede.
The incident has raised questions about crowd management and the protocols for issuing safety warnings during large public gatherings. Officials are reviewing the event’s safety measures to prevent a recurrence.
In the midst of the confusion, the city’s treasurer was detained after making a public announcement that a pandal had collapsed. Authorities reported that the statement was issued without proper verification, prompting concerns over the safety of the event.
Police have taken the treasurer into custody to investigate the circumstances surrounding the announcement and its impact on the crowd’s behavior. The investigation will focus on whether the statement contributed to the panic that led to the stampede.
The incident has raised questions about crowd management and the protocols for issuing safety warnings during large public gatherings. Officials are reviewing the event’s safety measures to prevent a recurrence.