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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 19 Killed, Safety Measures Announced

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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 19 Killed, Safety Measures Announced
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A stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on October 17, 2026, killed 19 people, mostly women and children. The West Bengal government has announced sweeping safety measures, including deploying 9 IPS officers and reviewing VIP gate arrangements. A high-level committee will inspect compliance, and 7 organizers have been arrested and remanded to police custody.

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Published Sunday, October 18, 2026

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