Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 7 accused sent to 10-day police custody

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TOI West BengalOctober 18, 20261 min read

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 7 accused sent to 10-day police custody

A stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulted in 19 deaths and injuries to several others. Seven individuals connected to the incident have been remanded to police custody for investigation. The West Bengal government announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh and a job for each deceased's family. Political leaders have called for a thorough inquiry and accountability for those respon

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