19 Dead in Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Raise Crowd Management Concerns

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Nineteen people died in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, raising serious questions about crowd management and coordination between administration and organisers at Chorbagan. The festival attracts millions annually, with Kolkata Metro running round the clock to handle the massive turnout. This tragedy highlights the challenges of managing large crowds during the four-day cultural event.

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