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Kolkata Stampede: Festival Turns Tragic
18 Oct
Summary
- A deadly stampede occurred during pandal-hopping in Kolkata.
- Multiple young lives were lost, devastating families.
- Relatives expressed anger over alleged mismanagement and lack of timely care.
Chaos and grief descended upon the emergency department of Calcutta Medical College and Hospital on Saptami evening as victims of a stampede were rushed in. The incident, which occurred during pandal-hopping, resulted in multiple deaths, with young individuals among the deceased. Families arrived at the hospital in distress, struggling to get information about their relatives as police secured the area.
Heartbroken parents and siblings recounted receiving news of their loved ones' deaths, expressing disbelief and sorrow. Allegations of mismanagement at the event site and insufficient volunteer support to aid victims emerged, with some claiming that delayed medical attention contributed to the fatalities. Several individuals were reportedly brought to the hospital in private vehicles.
The tragedy cast a pall over College Street, usually bustling with revellers. As police urged people to leave, the festive sounds were replaced by the mournful wail of ambulance sirens, marking a somber end to the celebrations for many.
