Fire officials issued safety notices to three major south Kolkata Durga Puja committees. The action signals intensified scrutiny after the Chorbagan pandal stampede killed 19.

Kolkata: Kolkata Police on Sunday arrested seven people in connection with the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durgotsab Samity Durga Puja pandal in

Organisers Among 7 Arrested For Kolkata Pandal Stampede That Killed 19

The stampede broke out amid heavy rain at the Chorbagan Durga Puja, which draws a large number of revellers.

A stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Saptami evening prompted committee office-bearers to resign and triggered political reactions, with leaders expressing grief and calls for accountability and improved crowd management.

At least seven people, including members of the organising committee, have been arrested in connection with the stampede that claimed the lives of 19 people at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.

At least seven people, including members of the organising committee, have been arrested in connection with the stampede that claimed the lives of 19 people at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.