Durga Puja celebrations turned into a nightmare at Chorbagan. A sudden downpour triggered a desperate rush, causing a fatal stampede inside the narrow, futuristic ‘Arab’ themed pandal. Nineteen lives were lost, including a child, with twenty-five injured. Authorities are investigating if the complex 360-degree circular architecture and poor crowd control turned the immersive art installation into a deadly trap for visitors.
Tragedy Strikes Kolkata: 19 Dead in Stampede
Durga Puja celebrations turned into a nightmare at Chorbagan. A sudden downpour triggered a desperate rush, causing a fatal stampede inside the narrow, futuristic ‘Arab’ themed pandal. Nineteen lives were…