Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Collapses Amid Rain; Stampede Leaves Scores Feared Dead

A portion of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal in Kolkata collapsed due to heavy rain and crowd pressure, triggering a stampede-like situation during the festive season. At least 40 people sustained injuries and 35 individuals were shifted to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, with several people feared dead. Police and disaster management teams arrived at the site to take control of the situation and shut the pandal for visitors. Authorities have initiated an inquiry into potential security lapses and crowd control measures. Senior government officials reached the hospital to review medical arrangements.