Seventeen people died and 25 others were injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening. The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed the fatalities and injuries. He stated that one of the injured individuals is in critical condition.
Adhikari reported that 17 people were brought dead to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital. The remaining 25 injured individuals are receiving medical attention.
The Chief Minister explained that an announcement by the organizers of the community Durga Puja at Chorbagan, off Chittaranjan Avenue, led to a rush among the devotees. This sudden surge caused the tragic incident.
The stampede happened amid rainfall and the announcement made by the organizers. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The incident took place on Saturday evening. Medical teams are continuing to provide care to those affected.