Kolkata witnessed a devastating tragedy when a stampede erupted at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, shattering the festive atmosphere. What was meant to be a joyful evening of celebration quickly turned into a scene of panic and despair.
Among the countless affected are grieving individuals mourning the loss of close companions in the disaster. The sudden rush and overcrowding at the popular pandal led to chaotic scenes, ultimately resulting in a death toll of at least 19 lives.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting widespread grief and raising serious concerns regarding crowd management and safety protocols at major festive gatherings in the city.