A sudden rush of rain, narrow exits and a false collapse alert triggered a crush that killed 19 people and injured 25 at north Kolkata's Chorbagan pandal.
The West Bengal government has distributed ₹25 lakh cheques, promised jobs and initiated a High Court judicial probe after 19 people died at Chorbagan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ex gratia relief of ₹2 lakh for families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured following a tragic pandal collapse and stampede in North Kolkata.
Temporary festival structures in India require multi-agency clearances for structural integrity, fire safety, and crowd control, though peak overcrowding tests enforcement limits.
The top court suggested establishing a uniform protocol for parliamentary visits while ensuring the Krishnanagar MP can meet constituents during Durga Puja.
Opposition leaders have demanded arrests after posters appeared across the West Bengal town urging citizens to patronise Hindu-owned shops for biryani, meat and festival goods.
