Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: PM Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh for Families of Deceased

Oct 18, 2026

A stampede occurred at Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata. PM Modi has announced financial assistance following deadly stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata. The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will provide ₹2 lakh to next of kin of each person who lost their life, ₹50,000 to each injured person