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Nineteen people died in a Kolkata pandal stampede triggered by panic. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced compensation and an SIT probe, while police detained twelve organisers and staff over crowd management lapses.
Seventeen people died and twenty-five were injured in a crowd surge at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal during rain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders expressed grief while officials assisted victims.
A second unrelated death, due to cardiac arrest, was also confirmed during the festival.
11 supporters of RCB were killed in a June 4, 2025 stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team’s IPL-winning celebrations.
During the probe, the CBI has gathered material that needs further questioning and clarification from the actor, the officials said.
The investigation continues with further questioning expected to provide additional clarity.
The incident at Sandhya theatre led to a woman's death, prompting legal action against the actor and others.
Officials said a major stampede was averted due to their timely intervention.
Many of these incidents result from poor planning and mismanagement of crowds by authorities or programme organisers.
Death toll likely to go up.
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