Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 19 Dead, EYEWITNESS Recounts Horror at Chorbagan

A deadly stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal has left at least 19 people dead and around 25 injured, according to reports on October 18, 2026. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as heavy rain triggered a sudden crowd surge at the packed venue. Witnesses also raised concerns over narrow entry and exit gates, poor lighting and crowd management. Police have launched an investigation into the tragedy as rescue efforts and hospital treatment continue. #KolkataStampede #DurgaPuja #Chorbagan #KolkataNews #WestBengal #BreakingNews #Eyewitness #IndiaNews #Stampede #DurgaPuja2026 #India 🔴 Breaking News | World News | India News | Live Updates Welcome to Asianet News English (formerly known as Newsable) — your destination for the latest breaking news, world news, India news and trending stories in English. Stay updated with the latest flood news, natural disasters, extreme weather, election results, political developments, viral videos, accidents, rescue operations and major global events. From live news coverage to the latest developments from India and around the world, get the stories that matter, all in one place. 🔔 Subscribe to Newsable and turn on notifications for breaking news, live updates and trending videos. 🌐 Website: https://newsable.asianetnews.com/ 📲 Download the Asianet News App: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/asianet... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 📱 Follow Newsable: WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5B... Facebook:   / asianetnewseng   X:   / asianetnewsen   Instagram:   / asianetnewsable   👍 Like | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe Asianet News English — Breaking News, World News, India News and Viral Videos in English. #AsianetNewsEnglish #BreakingNews #WorldNews #IndiaNews #ViralVideos