India
oi-Gaurav Sharma
KOLKATA: Panic gripped Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Saptami evening after a section of the structure collapsed amid heavy crowd pressure, leaving several people injured.
The incident reportedly triggered a stampede-like situation as devotees gathered at the popular pandal to celebrate the festival. The sudden collapse led to chaos at the venue, prompting an urgent response from organisers and authorities.
A section of Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal collapsed on Saptami evening under heavy crowd pressure, injuring several devotees who were taken to Calcutta Medical College Hospital.
INJURED TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Those injured in the incident were evacuated from the pandal and taken to Calcutta Medical College Hospital for treatment. Puja organisers reportedly stepped in to assist the injured and manage the situation.
#WATCH | North Kolkata, West Bengal | A stampede-like situation was reported at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal. The injured were shifted to the hospital. More details awaited. https://t.co/EZm78mo5mN
— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2026
Police personnel and disaster management officials rushed to the spot following reports of the incident. Efforts were initiated to handle the situation and ensure the safety of devotees.
Chorbagan Sarbojanin is among Kolkata’s prominent Durga Puja destinations, drawing large crowds during the festive season.
The exact number of people injured and the circumstances that caused the section to collapse remain unclear. Further details are awaited as officials assess the incident.
