Kolkata stampede: Police seek voice samples of 2 accused over loudspeaker announcement, move court
Kolkata police are seeking voice samples from two arrested individuals to investigate whether false loudspeaker announcements triggered a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal. The incident resulted in 19 deaths.
Why it matters
The investigation is critical for determining accountability in a major public safety tragedy during a high-attendance cultural event.
Kolkata stampede: Police seek voice samples of 2 accused over loudspeaker announcement, move court left Police personnel deployed at the Chorbagan Sorbojanin Durga Puja pandal following a stampede in Kolkata. File. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/94sj3r/article71619807.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Death-in-the-tiG1SGMVBLT.3.jpg.jpg xsm Police personnel deployed at the Chorbagan SorbojaninDurga Puja pandal following a stampede, in Kolkata. PTI PTI A loudspeaker announcement that a portion of the Chorbagan puja pandal was collapsing allegedly sparked panic among revellers, triggering a stampede-like situation Kolkata The Kolkata Police has moved a local court, seeking permission to collect voice samples of two persons arrested in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede, as it probes into loudspeaker announcements in the pandal that allegedly sparked panic among revellers.
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