Kolkata stampede: Police mainly stationed near VIP entrance, allege locals
A devastating stampede occurred at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, causing 19 deaths and injuring many others. Local residents criticized police deployment, claiming there were insufficient personnel for crowd management. Following the tragedy, several other popular pandals decided to close celebrations or tone down activities for safety. Organizers across the city are reevaluating their crowd management strategies to prevent further incidents.
