Kolkata Stampede at Durga Puja Pandal Leaves 19 Dead, Forces Police Restrictions
A sudden crush at the Chor Bagan sarbojanin Durgotsab samity pandal on Oct 17 killed at least 19, injured 25, prompting a prohibitory order and arrests.
On Oct. 17, a stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata overwhelmed crowds. 19 people died and 25 were wounded, some in critical condition.
Kolkata police rerouted the area and issued a prohibitory order until Oct. 20. The order bars gatherings of five or more, processions, public meetings, slogans and speeches.
Police also arrested seven individuals linked to the crush, and the pandal was shut down after the incident. Other nearby puja venues were temporarily closed.
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At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in the stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity Durga Puja pandal on Oct. 17, 2026.
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Kolkata police issued a prohibitory order until Oct. 20 banning gatherings of five or more and other public gatherings around Chor Bagan.
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Seven people were arrested in connection with the stampede.
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The Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity pandal was closed following the incident.
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