Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede death raise to 19, prompting state safety review
- A Durga Puja pandal stampede in Kolkata killed 19 and left 25 others severely injured.
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari formed a top-level committee to review crowd management and venue safety standards.
- Officials mandated wider exit routes, enhanced lighting, and strict restrictions on complex rituals to manage crowds.
- The state government has promised 25 lakh rupees and a government job to each victim's bereaved family.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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