Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16am on 18 Oct 2026,Sunday India
West Bengal authorities have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, for three days, from October 18 to 20, 2026, in parts of Kolkata following a deadly stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. The incident on October 17 claimed 19 lives and injured several people amid heavy crowds and rainfall. The restrictions aim to maintain public order and prevent further crowd-related incidents. Police have detained people, including organisers and security personnel, as investigations continue into possible lapses in crowd management and safety arrangements. (PC: ANI)
