Kolkata stampede: Pandal organisers, private security personnel detained
A tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has claimed the lives of at least 17 people. The chaos was reportedly caused by severe rain and a massive influx of attendees. Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of distress, with numerous individuals fainting under the circumstances. Emergency services acted quickly, transporting the seriously injured to Calcutta Medical College.
Key Takeaways
- A tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has claimed the lives of at least 17 people.
- The chaos was reportedly caused by severe rain and a massive influx of attendees.
- Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of distress, with numerous individuals fainting under the circumstances.
A tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has claimed the lives of at least 17 people. The chaos was reportedly caused by severe rain and a massive influx of attendees. Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of distress, with numerous individuals fainting under the circumstances. Emergency services acted quickly, transporting the seriously injured to Calcutta Medical College.
Original Publisher Attribution
This summary was curated from Times of India.