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Amit Shah Visits Kolkata Hospital, Meets Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Victims
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Context
What happened: At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata after a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening. Amit Shah visited a Kolkata hospital and met victims.
Key numbers: At least 19 dead, 25 injured; incident occurred Saturday evening.
Why it matters: The death toll and injuries followed a crowd surge during rain at the pandal, and the visit by Amit Shah brought national attention to the incident.
What changed
At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata after a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening. Amit Shah visited a Kolkata hospital and met victims.
Why it matters
The death toll and injuries followed a crowd surge during rain at the pandal, and the visit by Amit Shah brought national attention to the incident.
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Oct 18, 2026 08:41 AM ET