The Economic Times

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: Death toll rises to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari forms high-level panel to review safety

Following a tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin pandal, West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a high-level safety committee. The committee will focus on crowd management and structural safety at major Durga Puja venues across the state. Officials are calling for wider exit points and improved lighting to enhance visitor safety. The Chief Minister also promised financial assistance and job offers for the victims' families.