Several Feared Dead, 35 Injured In Stampede-Like Situation At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

Last Updated:October 17, 2026, 10:30 PM IST

At least 35 people were injured in a stampede-like situation at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on Saturday evening, with the injured taken to hospital.

Crowd gathers amid a stampede-like situation at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on Saturday.

Over two dozen people were injured after a stampede-like situation broke out at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening. The incident occurred as a large number of devotees gathered at the venue to celebrate Durga Puja on Saptami.

According to reports, heavy crowds and hot weather contributed to the situation, triggering panic among devotees. A section of the pandal was also reported to have collapsed amid the rush, although the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.

Injured Taken To Hospital

At least 35 people were injured in the incident, police said. The injured were taken to Calcutta Medical College Hospital for treatment, while the pandal was temporarily closed to manage the situation.

Reports also suggested that some people fell ill due to the heat and overcrowding, while rumours of a stampede reportedly added to the panic. Authorities and puja organisers stepped in to control the crowd and assist those affected.

Senior Officials Reach Hospital

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal reached Calcutta Medical College Hospital amid reports of several people being injured in the incident.

Police personnel and disaster management officials also reached the site after receiving information about the situation. Puja organisers reportedly assisted in evacuating people and arranging medical attention for those affected.

Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief Over Incident

West Bengal former CM Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and sadness over the incident in a post on social media.

“Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the stampede at the Chore Bagan Puja Pandal,” she said.

She also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and wished strength and courage to their families during the difficult time.

Further details about the injured and the cause of the incident are awaited.

Following the accident at the Chorb Bagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, the West Bengal government has launched a toll-free helpline. People can call 18003455678 for information related to the accident.

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What caused the stampede-like situation at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal?

The incident occurred on Saptami evening due to heavy crowds, heat, and overcrowding, which caused confusion, a rush among devotees, and the partial collapse of a section of the pandal.

How many people were injured and hospitalized during the Chorbagan puja incident?

At least 25 people were injured, with several individuals taken to the hospital for medical treatment following the overcrowding and panic.

What helpline number did the West Bengal government launch following the accident?

Following the accident at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, the West Bengal government launched a toll-free helpline, 18003455678, for information related to the incident.

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