The stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has claimed 19 lives. The incident also injured 25 people. One of them remains in critical condition. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday that the state government would provide all possible support to the affected families. He also assured them that the injured would receive proper medical treatment. According to News18, the state government has announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh and a government job for the family of each deceased person. It will also pay Rs 5 lakh to each injured person. The government will cover all medical expenses for the injured. The administration is considering a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the incident. Adhikari also said he would write to the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. He would request a fact-finding committee to examine the circumstances behind the tragedy.

12 People Detained in Connection With Stampede

Police have detained 12 people and are questioning them about the incident. Those detained reportedly include event organisers, volunteers and others associated with the Durga Puja celebrations. Adhikari said he would seek a fact-finding committee that includes members of the Special Task Force (STF) and forensic teams. Sources said the administration was also investigating a possible conspiracy angle.

Amit Shah's Hospital Visit Cancelled

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was scheduled to visit Medical College and Hospital at 11 am on Sunday. He planned to meet people injured in the stampede. However, Adhikari said Shah had cancelled his scheduled programmes. The Chief Minister said 24 of the 25 injured people were out of danger. One person remained in critical condition. Adhikari added that 17 people arrived at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital dead.

PM Narendra Modi Announces Compensation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the stampede on Saturday. He announced financial assistance for the families of those who died and for the injured. "The stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest," Modi said in a post on X. Modi offered his condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery. Under the relief package, the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund will provide Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased person. Each injured person will receive Rs 50,000. Modi said the local administration was providing all possible assistance to those affected by the tragedy.

কলকাতায় পদপিষ্টের ঘটনা দু:খজনক। শোকাহত পরিবারগুলির প্রতি সমবেদনা জানাই।আহতদের দ্রুত আরোগ্য কামনা করছি।

ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত পরিবারগুলিকে পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকার সম্ভাব্য সবধরণের সহায়তা প্রদান করছে। — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 17, 2026

Rain Triggers Rush Outside Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal

A police officer said rain triggered the rush outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. People waiting outside rushed forward as the rain began. Some fell onto the road, triggering the stampede. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal visited the state-run hospital where officials had taken the injured. Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and other senior officials also reached the hospital to assess the situation and assist the victims. Disaster management personnel reached the site to support the response, the police officer said.

Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and sadness over the stampede-like situation at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. ”Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the stampede at the Chorbagan puja pandal. I pray to Maa Durga for the speedy recovery of all those injured and for strength and courage for their families during this difficult time,” she said.