<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Oct 17) announced that an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of all those who lost their lives in the stampede at the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal that killed 17. He added that those injured in the incident would be given Rs 50,000. Expressing grief over the tragic incident, the prime minister said that local administration was providing all possible assistance to those affected. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that he is postponing all his scheduled programs for tomorrow in West Bengal and will visit the injured at the hospital.</p><p>“The stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected,” PM Modi said.</p><p>“The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.</p>&mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2111506774012596340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p>President Droupadi Murmu also expressed condolences over the incident, saying, “The news of the deaths of people in a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those who have been injured.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">कोलकाता में दुर्गा पूजा पंडाल में हुई लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार बहुत ही दुखद है। सभी शोक संतप्त परिवारजनों के प्रति मैं गहन संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूं। मैं घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।</p>&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/2111509962031788407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Amit Shah postpones all scheduled programs in West Bengal</strong></h2><p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the stampede at the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal was “extremely distressing”. He said that he has spoken to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari about the matter. He added that the administration was making arrangements for the best possible medical treatment for those who were injured in the stampede.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-25-injured-in-stampede-like-situation-after-part-of-kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-collapses-several-feared-dead-1792254054386"><strong>At least 17 killed in stampede-like situation after part of Kolkata Durga Puja pandal collapses</strong></a></p><p>“I have just received the extremely distressing news of multiple casualties after the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. I have spoken with Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari about this matter. I pray for the peace of the souls of those who have lost their lives in this tragic accident and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. The administration is making arrangements for the best possible medical treatment for the injured,” the minister said in a statement on X.</p><p>Shah also said that he was postponing all his scheduled programs in West Bengal for tomorrow, adding that he will visit the injured in the hospital.</p><p>“I am postponing all my scheduled programs in West Bengal tomorrow to visit the injured in the hospital. I pray to Ma Durga that all the injured individuals recover swiftly.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="bn" dir="ltr">এইমাত্র চোরবাগান সর্বজনীন দুর্গাপুজো মণ্ডপে পদপিষ্ট হয়ে একাধিক মানুষের হতাহতের অত্যন্ত দুঃখজনক খবর পেয়েছি। এই বিষয়ে মুখ্যমন্ত্রী শ্রী শুভেন্দু অধিকারী মহাশয়ের সঙ্গে কথা হয়েছে। এই মর্মান্তিক দুর্ঘটনায় যাঁরা প্রাণ হারিয়েছেন, তাঁদের আত্মার শান্তি কামনা করি এবং শোকসন্তপ্ত পরিবারের সদস্যদের প্রতি গভীর সমবেদনা জানাই। আহতদের সর্বোত্তম চিকিৎসার ব্যবস্থা করছে প্রশাসন।

পশ্চিমবঙ্গে আগামীকালের আমার সমস্ত কর্মসূচি স্থগিত করে আহতদের সঙ্গে হাসপাতালে দেখা করতে যাব। মা দুর্গার কাছে প্রার্থনা করি, সমস্ত আহত ব্যক্তি যেন দ্রুত সুস্থ হয়ে ওঠেন।</p>&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://x.com/AmitShah/status/2111504939558310021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>What happened at the Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal?</strong></h2><p>At least 17 people were killed, while several others were injured after a section of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata collapsed amid heavy crowd pressure on Saturday (Oct 17). The incident, which happened on a Saptami evening, led to a stampede-like situation. The mishap occurred as devotees thronged the pandal to participate in the Durga Puja festivities. The sudden collapse left several people injured, prompting an immediate response from organisers and emergency personnel.</p><p>Those injured were evacuated from the site and taken to Kolkata Medical College Hospital for treatment. Puja organisers reportedly stepped in to assist the affected devotees and manage the situation. Police personnel and disaster management officials also reached the spot after receiving information about the incident.</p><p>In a statement, Kolkata Police said that the stampede happened around 7:40 pm on Saturday (Oct 17) at the exit gate of Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal. They added that the incident happened due to a heavy crowd at the pandal amid rainfall. The authorities have closed the pandal to visitors and those injured have been shifted to hospital.</p><p>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Health Minister Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee have reached the Kolkata Medical College, where the injured have been taken for treatment.</p>

PM Modi announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of those killed in the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede, while Amit Shah postponed his West Bengal programmes to visit the injured.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Oct 17) announced that an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of all those who lost their lives in the stampede at the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal that killed 17. He added that those injured in the incident would be given Rs 50,000. Expressing grief over the tragic incident, the prime minister said that local administration was providing all possible assistance to those affected. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that he is postponing all his scheduled programs for tomorrow in West Bengal and will visit the injured at the hospital. “The stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected,” PM Modi said. “The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

<p>PM Modi announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of those killed in the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede, while Amit Shah postponed his West Bengal programmes to visit the injured.</p>

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead, Amit Shah to visit injured

<p>At least 17 people were killed, while several others were injured after a section of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata collapsed amid heavy crowd pressure on Saturday (Oct 17). The incident, which happened on a Saptami evening, led to a stampede-like situation. The mishap occurred as devotees thronged the pandal to participate in the Durga Puja festivities. The sudden collapse left several people injured, prompting an immediate response from organisers and emergency personnel.</p><p>Those injured were evacuated from the site and taken to Kolkata Medical College Hospital for treatment. Puja organisers reportedly stepped in to assist the affected devotees and manage the situation. Police personnel and disaster management officials also reached the spot after receiving information about the incident.</p><h2><strong>What happened at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal?</strong></h2><p>In a statement, Kolkata Police said that the stampede happened around 7:40 pm on Saturday (Oct 17) at the exit gate of Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal. They added that the incident happened due to a heavy crowd at the pandal amid rainfall. The authorities have closed the pandal to visitors.</p><p>“Today at around 7:40 pm, a stampede occurred at the exit gate of Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal, under Girish Park Police Station, due to heavy crowds of pandal hoppers amid rainfall. The Puja Pandal has now been closed to visitors. All injured persons were rescued and shifted to MCH for treatment. As per the information received so far, approximately 35 persons have been shifted to MCH,” Kolkata police said.</p><p>An eyewitness said that there was a massive crowd present at the pandal at the time of the incident. He added that many people lost consciousness and were taken away on motorcycles.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-durga-puja-stampede-pm-modi-announces-rs-2-lakh-ex-gratia-for-kin-of-dead-1792259142605"><strong>Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead, Amit Shah to visit injured</strong></a></p><p>“Many people lost consciousness; some were being taken on motorcycles. I witnessed this happening all around—when people fainted, they were taken away on bikes. All of this took place, and there was a massive crowd as well,” the eyewitness told ANI.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#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</p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111488666313142357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kolkata, West Bengal: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal reached Calcutta Medical College amid reports of a stampede-like situation at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal. Several people are feared injured, with the injured being taken to the hospital. Further details are awaited.</p>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2111486433878036945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | West Bengal | Visuals from the area around Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal where a stampede occurred, claiming the lives of 17 people https://t.co/PseSYSKH5V</p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111519511300223136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>West Bengal CM reaches the spot</strong></h2><p>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Health Minister Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee have reached the Kolkata Medical College, where the injured have been taken for treatment.</p><p>Further details, including the exact number of injured people and what caused the section to collapse, are awaited.</p><p>The chief minister said that, according to initial input from the ACP who was present on the spot, the stampede was triggered after an announcement by a private security agency and the blowing of some whistles. He added that he can’t give a statement before the investigation is over. He assured that a proper investigation will be done with full transparency.</p><p>He said that puja committee members and the security agencies have been detained, adding that all kind of support will be provided to all families.</p>

Several people were injured after a section of Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal collapsed amid crowd pressure on Saptami evening, triggering a stampede-like situation.

At least 17 people were killed, while several others were injured after a section of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata collapsed amid heavy crowd pressure on Saturday (Oct 17). The incident, which happened on a Saptami evening, led to a stampede-like situation. The mishap occurred as devotees thronged the pandal to participate in the Durga Puja festivities. The sudden collapse left several people injured, prompting an immediate response from organisers and emergency personnel. Those injured were evacuated from the site and taken to Kolkata Medical College Hospital for treatment. Puja organisers reportedly stepped in to assist the affected devotees and manage the situation. Police personnel and disaster management officials also reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. What happened at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal? In a statement, Kolkata Police said that the stampede happened around 7:40 pm on Saturday (Oct 17) at the exit gate of Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal. They added that the incident happened due to a heavy crowd at the pandal amid rainfall. The authorities have closed the pandal to visitors. “Today at around 7:40 pm, a stampede occurred at the exit gate of Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal, under Girish Park Police Station, due to heavy crowds of pandal hoppers amid rainfall. The Puja Pandal has now been closed to visitors. All injured persons were rescued and shifted to MCH for treatment. As per the information received so far, approximately 35 persons have been shifted to MCH,” Kolkata police said. An eyewitness said that there was a massive crowd present at the pandal at the time of the incident. He added that many people lost consciousness and were taken away on motorcycles. Also read | Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead, Amit Shah to visit injured “Many people lost consciousness; some were being taken on motorcycles. I witnessed this happening all around—when people fainted, they were taken away on bikes. All of this took place, and there was a massive crowd as well,” the eyewitness told ANI.

<p>Several people were injured after a section of Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal collapsed amid crowd pressure on Saptami evening, triggering a stampede-like situation.</p>

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Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead, Amit Shah to visit injured

At least 17 killed in Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede