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SIT headed by sitting judge to probe Kolkata pandal stampede; CM announces ₹25 lakh aid, government job

Reported by Hindustan Times 18 Oct 2026, 2:26 am IST 1 min read

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At least 19 people died in a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede. The state has announced a judicially headed SIT probe and compensation for victims.

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Section: India
Topics: Courts & law
Places: West Bengal
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 2:26 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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