CHOREBAGAN STAMPEDE: SUVENDU ADHIKARI MEETS GRIEVING FAMILIES, ANNOUNCES ₹25 LAKH ASSISTANCE

October 22, 2026

KOLKATA, OCTOBER 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the families of those killed in the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal stampede and offered financial assistance of ₹25 lakh, as the city continues to grapple with the tragedy that claimed 19 lives.

The Chief Minister met the bereaved families to express his condolences and extend support following the deadly incident. The financial assistance was announced as part of efforts to help those who lost family members in the stampede.

The tragedy at Chorebagan during the Durga Puja festivities resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, raising serious concerns about crowd management and public safety at large religious gatherings. The incident has prompted scrutiny of the arrangements made at the venue and the measures in place to prevent overcrowding.

The loss of life has left families mourning their loved ones and intensified calls for accountability and stronger safety measures at crowded puja pandals.

Adhikari’s visit brought the state government’s response into direct contact with the affected families, with the announced assistance intended to provide some immediate financial relief. The incident has also underlined the importance of effective crowd-control arrangements, emergency access and coordinated action by organisers and authorities during major public celebrations.