#BREAKING : Kolkata Police Confirms Stampede at Chor Bagan Durga Puja Pandal Kolkata Police has confirmed a stampede at the exit gate of the Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja pandal around 7:40 pm on Saturday. Police said heavy crowds of pandal visitors amid rainfall led to the incident in the Girish Park Police Station area. The pandal has since been closed to visitors. All injured persons were rescued and taken to MCH for treatment. According to information available to the police so far, approximately 35 people have been shifted to the hospital.
— upuknews (@upuknews1) October 17, 2026
Kolkata, West Bengal: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal reached Calcutta Medical College amid reports of a stampede-like situation at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal. Several people are feared injured, with the injured being taken to the hospital. Further details are awaited.
— IANS (@ians_india) October 17, 2026