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Kolkata stampede: SIT to probe security lapses, question puja committee members after 19 deaths; 14 detained

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TOI West BengalOctober 18, 20261 min read
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Kolkata stampede: SIT to probe security lapses, question puja committee members after 19 deaths; 14 detained

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, resulting in 19 fatalities and multiple injuries. The West Bengal government announced the formation of a special investigation team to look into the incident. Overcrowding and rain exacerbated the chaos, affecting visitor safety at the pandal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirme

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