Chorbagan Pandal

Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede: 19 Dead, SIT Probe Ordered, 7 Arrested

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​A tragic stampede at the popular Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening (Saptami) left at least 19 people dead and 25 injured. The disaster unfolded amidst heavy rain as massive crowds rushed through a narrow bylane seeking shelter, leading to slippery conditions and a catastrophic chain reaction of falls. ​Key … Read more

17 Dead, 35 Injured in Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

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A major tragedy struck the famous Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata on Saturday evening after a stampede-like situation reportedly broke out amid heavy crowd pressure, leaving at least 17 people dead and more than 35 others injured. The incident occurred during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities, when thousands of devotees had gathered at … Read more