Stampede-Like Situation at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Leaves Several Injured, No Casualties Reported (Videos)

Several people were injured after a stampede-like situation broke out at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata on Saturday, October 17, following heavy crowding during the festive celebrations. At least 15 injured people were initially reported to have been admitted to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, with the condition of some described as critical, according to an IANS report.

The incident occurred at the Durga Puja pandal on Muktarambabu Street, where a large number of visitors had gathered to see the idols. Tension reportedly broke out after a portion of the exit gate structure collapsed, triggering panic among visitors. Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Promotes Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Living.

Injured Taken to Hospital as Rescue Operations Begin

Kolkata Police personnel, along with teams from the State Disaster Management Department and Fire Services, reached the spot and began rescue operations. The injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

Bikash Das, a Puja organiser, said the exact circumstances leading to the incident were not immediately clear. He said the priority was to rescue those affected and ensure they received medical attention. It was also not yet established whether people had been trampled under the pressure of the crowd. The Puja organisers halted entry to the pandal premises and switched off the lights as emergency operations continued.

Stampede-Like Situation at Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal

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চোরবাগান পুজোয় ভয়ঙ্কর দুর্ঘটনা। উদ্বেগজনক খবর আসছে। প্রশাসন অবিলম্বে সর্বোচ্চ গুরুত্ব দিয়ে দেখুন। আমরা খবর রাখছি। মিডিয়াকে সঠিক খবর প্রচারে যেন বাধা দেওয়া না হয়। তবে এলাকা ফাঁকা করতে সাহায্য করুন। দর্শকরা এখন ওদিকে যাবেন না। ভুল খবরে আতঙ্ক ছড়াবেন না। আবার ঘটনা চাপতে গিয়ে যেন উল্টো সমস্যা না হয়। মেডিকেল কলেজে অবিলম্বে জরুরী বিভাগে ডাক্তার ও কর্মী বাড়ানো হোক।

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Chief Minister Visits Hospital, Situation Under Investigation

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Calcutta Medical College and Hospital along with the BJP state president and party Rajya Sabha members to enquire about the condition of the injured. He instructed hospital authorities to ensure the best possible treatment for those admitted. “Durga Puja Celebrated as 'puja of Change', Govt Assisting 58,000 Organisers”, Says Dilip Ghosh.

While the initial IANS report said no casualties had been reported at the time of filing, subsequent media reports cited higher injury figures. The exact number of injured and the final casualty toll require confirmation from official authorities.

The cause of the incident and the circumstances surrounding the reported collapse of part of the exit gate structure remained under investigation. Further official updates are awaited.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 17, 2026 10:04 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).