A stampede erupted in Chorbagan, a neighbourhood in Kolkata, when a member of the local puja committee made an announcement that sparked panic among devotees. The sudden rush left many people scrambling, resulting in a crush that injured several attendees.
Police arrived quickly and detained the committee member on charges of inciting disorder. The authorities are conducting an inquiry into the incident and are evaluating the safety measures in place at the festival.
The event, which drew a large crowd for the puja celebrations, highlighted the need for better crowd control and emergency planning. The police have urged residents to cooperate with ongoing investigations and to keep calm during future public gatherings.
