Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:45pm on 18 Oct 2026,Sunday India
Seven people arrested over the deadly stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal have been sent to 10 days of police custody. The tragedy on Saturday evening left 19 people dead and 25 injured. Police are investigating possible lapses in crowd management and safety arrangements. Preliminary findings suggest an announcement warning that the pandal could collapse triggered panic among visitors amid heavy rain. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a special investigation led by a sitting Calcutta High Court judge, subject to approval. The incident has also sparked a political blame game. (PC: HT)
