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West Bengal CM Adhikari inspects control rooms to tighten crowd management after Chorbagan pandal stampede
✍️ ANI News
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Chief Minister Adhikari visited central control rooms to assess and improve crowd‑control measures following the tragic stampede at Chorbagan pandal.
Chief Minister Adhikari made an on‑site visit to the state’s central control rooms on Tuesday, seeking a detailed review of the crowd‑management protocols that were in place during the Chorbagan pandal stampede. The incident, which resulted in several casualties, has prompted the administration to re‑evaluate its emergency response mechanisms.
During the inspection, officials presented data on crowd density, entry‑exit flow and communication systems used on the day of the tragedy. The CM emphasized the need for real‑time monitoring, rapid deployment of medical teams and clearer signage to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The visit also included a briefing on the coordination between police, fire services and municipal authorities. Adhikari urged all departments to adopt a unified command structure and to conduct regular drills at high‑traffic venues, especially during festival seasons.
State officials have pledged to issue revised guidelines within the next week, aiming to strengthen safety standards at public gatherings across West Bengal.
During the inspection, officials presented data on crowd density, entry‑exit flow and communication systems used on the day of the tragedy. The CM emphasized the need for real‑time monitoring, rapid deployment of medical teams and clearer signage to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The visit also included a briefing on the coordination between police, fire services and municipal authorities. Adhikari urged all departments to adopt a unified command structure and to conduct regular drills at high‑traffic venues, especially during festival seasons.
State officials have pledged to issue revised guidelines within the next week, aiming to strengthen safety standards at public gatherings across West Bengal.