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Kolkata Durga Puja crowd incident leaves conflicting reports of casualties

Reports of a collapse and crowd surge at a north Kolkata Durga Puja pandal describe serious injuries, but accounts differ sharply on deaths and the location.

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Police describe rain prompting rush toward the pandal

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Section of Chorbagan pandal reportedly collapses amid crowds

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Report puts injuries at 25, including five critical

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Injured taken to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital

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  1. Chorbagan tragedy dampens puja spirit, pandal-hoppers abandon plans and head home
    Times of India Kolkata
  2. 17 dead in Kolkata Durga puja stampede: PM Modi announces ex gratia, Amit Shah to visit hospital; check top updates here
    Mint
  3. Kolkata Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal stampede: What we know so far
    Indian Express
  4. Kolkata Durga Puja tragedy: 17 dead, several injured in pandal stampede
    India News
  5. Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 17 feared dead
    Business Line - Home