19 dead in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, several injured: Rain, mismanagement, ‘Bhaipo’ and more; what we know so far
At least 19 people died in a stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on Saptami evening, with several others injured. The incident occurred around 7:40 PM amid heavy rain and large crowds, prompting an inquiry into the cause. Authorities have closed the pandal to visitors as emergency services respond to the situation.