A witness speaks about the tragedy at Kolkata's Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Saturday.
Rain, Narrow Exit, Weekend Rush: Witnesses Recount Kolkata Puja Pandal Stampede
In short
A narrow exit at Kolkata's Puja pandal during Durga Puja resulted in a stampede, causing the loss of life, highlighting the dangers of overcrowded public spaces during religious festivals.
Key points
- A narrow exit at Kolkata's Puja pandal led to a stampede.: A narrow exit at Kolkata's Puja pandal led to a stampede.
- The incident resulted in the loss of life.: The incident resulted in the loss of life.
- It underscores the dangers of overcrowded public spaces during religious festivals.: It underscores the dangers of overcrowded public spaces during religious festivals.