Kolkata stampede: CM visits family of two deceased in Purba Bardhaman, hands over ₹25 lakh ex-gratia
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the families of victims affected by the recent Durga Puja pandal stampede in Kolkata. The government has announced an independent probe and provided financial compensation to the bereaved families.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about public safety and crowd management during large-scale religious festivals in India.
Kolkata stampede: CM visits family of two deceased in Purba Bardhaman, hands over ₹25 lakh ex-gratia left File photo of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/fna51p/article71603675.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261018059L.jpg ANI Kolkata, Oct 18 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari speaks on the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede (Oct 17) and announces compensation for the affected families, in Kolkata on Saturday. (CMO/ANI Video Grab) West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari spoke to the family members of Togor Bej (37) and Sandip Bej (14) and assured them of providing all possible assistance. Kolkata West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) visited the family members of a woman and her son, who died in the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, in Purba Bardhaman district and handed over ₹25 lakh ex-gratia to them.
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