Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, on Oct. 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI
Several people were injured in a stampede-like situation arising out of a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja in north Kolkata on Saturday (October 17, 2026) evening, police said.
While there are some casualties feared, the injured have been taken to the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.
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“At least 25 people were taken to the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital in serious condition,” a senior police officer said.
West Bengal Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and senior officials rushed to the hospital. Disaster management personnel rushed to the spot.
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Kolkata Police launches helpline numbers
Kolkata police has issued the following helpline numbers for those in need of assistance:
8003455678
03322141310
October 17, 2026 22:30
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October 17, 2026 22:30
Firefighters reaches the accident spot
After the stampede, firefighters have reached the accident spot for rescue operations. Senior police officials and a disaster management team have reached the spot. Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Kunal Agarwal visited the spot and is likely to visit the injured at the hospital within some time.
-Shrabana Chatterjee
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Many feared dead after stampede-like situation breaks out at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal
Several persons are feared dead after stampede-like situation broke out on Saturday (October 17) at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotstab. According to reports, a large crowd had gathered at the Durga Puja Pandal and tried to take shelter at the exit gate of the pandal after a brief shower of rainfall.
Majority of those who are feared dead and injured include women and children.
The injured have been shifted to Medical College, Kolkata. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and State Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee have reached the hospital.
- Shiv Sahay Singh
Published - October 17, 2026 10:25 pm IST