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At least 35 injured in stampede-like situation at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

At least 35 injured in stampede-like situation at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal
Times of India Saturday 17 October 2026, 16:15 UTC By TNN & Agencies 1 min read
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At least 35 individuals sustained injuries during a stampede-like incident at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. The injured victims were quickly transported to Calcutta Medical College for immediate medical attention. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal arrived at the hospital to monitor the situation.

At least 35 individuals sustained injuries during a stampede-like incident at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. The injured victims were quickly transported to Calcutta Medical College for immediate medical attention. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal arrived at the hospital to monitor the situation. Officials are currently gathering more information about the events that transpired. Further updates are expected as the investigation into the incident progresses.
Kolkata (LOCATION) Chorbagan Sarbojanin (LOCATION) Calcutta Medical College (ORG) Suvendu Adhikari (PERSON) Manoj Agarwal (PERSON)
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