Kolkata Stampede Kills 19: 12 Detained, Sitting Judge To Lead SIT Probe

Twelve people, including Durga Puja organisers and volunteers, have been detained following a deadly stampede at the Chorbagan pandal in Kolkata. The tragedy claimed nineteen lives and left twenty-four others injured after rain triggered a massive crowd surge. Kolkata Police are examining CCTV footage to identify crowd mismanagement lapses. The Chief Minister announced strict action against those responsible, confirming that a sitting Calcutta High Court judge will lead a Special Investigation Team comprising the Special Task Force, Criminal Investigation Department, and other agencies. The state government announced twenty-five lakh rupees and a job for the victims' families, alongside five lakh rupees and medical coverage for the injured.