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‘People fainted, taken on bikes’: Eyewitness on Kolkata pandal stampede

Times of India · 17 October 2026 at 10:27 pm

‘People fainted, taken on bikes’: Eyewitness on Kolkata pandal stampede

A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, injuring at least 35 people.

The incident was triggered by a crowd surge after rainfall caused attendees to rush forward.

Eyewitnesses reported many individuals fainting and being transported on motorcycles for medical assistance.

West Bengal officials, including the Chief Minister, visited injured individuals at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.

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‘People fainted, taken on bikes’: Eyewitness on Kolkata pandal stampede

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