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Politics
West Bengal CM Reviews Stampede Probe, Schedules Durga Puja Safety Meeting
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reviewed the probe into the recent Durga Puja stampede and convened a key meeting to strengthen safety protocols for the upcoming festival.
The West Bengal government has taken a close look at the investigation into the recent stampede that occurred during Durga Puja celebrations. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally examined the findings and highlighted areas where safety measures fell short.
During a special session held in the state capital, the CM called for a comprehensive review of crowd control protocols, emergency response plans, and coordination among police, municipal authorities and event organizers.
The meeting also addressed logistical concerns such as crowd density limits, evacuation routes, and the deployment of medical teams on the festival grounds.
Officials said the review will lead to revised guidelines that will be implemented for the next Durga Puja season to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
During a special session held in the state capital, the CM called for a comprehensive review of crowd control protocols, emergency response plans, and coordination among police, municipal authorities and event organizers.
The meeting also addressed logistical concerns such as crowd density limits, evacuation routes, and the deployment of medical teams on the festival grounds.
Officials said the review will lead to revised guidelines that will be implemented for the next Durga Puja season to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.