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Religion
Stampede at Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata’s Chorbagan Claims 19 Lives, 13 Women
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 07:02 AM
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Nineteen people died in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata’s Chorbagan area, with thirteen of the victims being women. Hospitals in the city reported scenes of grief as families mourned the loss.
The tragedy unfolded during Durga Puja festivities at a temporary pandal set up in the Chorbagan locality of Kolkata. A sudden surge of devotees led to a stampede, causing multiple injuries and fatalities.
Officials confirmed that nineteen individuals lost their lives in the incident, thirteen of whom were women. The deceased were promptly shifted to nearby hospitals for medical examination and identification.
Inside the wards, relatives and friends gathered, overcome with sorrow and tears. The atmosphere was marked by loud wailing and silent prayers as the community grappled with the sudden loss.
Officials confirmed that nineteen individuals lost their lives in the incident, thirteen of whom were women. The deceased were promptly shifted to nearby hospitals for medical examination and identification.
Inside the wards, relatives and friends gathered, overcome with sorrow and tears. The atmosphere was marked by loud wailing and silent prayers as the community grappled with the sudden loss.