# Chorbagan Pandal Stampede: 7 Arrested, Organisers Resign, Case Registered

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chorbagan-pandal-stampede-7-arrested-organisers/  
Published: 2026-10-18  
Updated: 2026-10-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Kolkata is mourning after a Saturday evening stampede at a Durga Puja pandal left **19 people dead and around 25 injured**. Now the focus is shifting to accountability. A case has been registered, and **seven people, including members of the organising committee, have been arrested.**

## What Happened in Chorbagan ?

The incident took place on **October 17 at around 7:40 pm** at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, amid heavy crowding and rain. According to Kolkata Police, the stampede occurred at the **exit gate** of the Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) pandal, under Girish Park police station, as devotees gathered in large numbers despite the rain. Some reports suggest a section of the temporary structure collapsed under crowd pressure, though the cause is still under investigation.

![Chorbagan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chtr-5-1024x574.avif)

## Chorbagan : Key Facts

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Date and time | October 17, 2026, around 7:40 pm |
| Location | Exit gate, Chorbagan (Sarada Park) pandal, Girish Park police station area |
| Deaths | 19 |
| Injured | Around 25 |
| Arrests | 7, including organising committee members |
| Initial detentions | Close to a dozen people |
| Injured taken to | Calcutta Medical College and Hospital |
| Pandal status | Closed to visitors |

## The Investigation So Far

Police registered a case and initially detained close to a dozen people. An officer said the detainees were being questioned to find out the cause of the mishap, adding that if any lapses are found, action will follow “as per the law.” Seven were later formally arrested.

Police, fire brigade personnel and disaster management teams were deployed at the site after the incident. For more breaking stories, follow our [news updates on Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/).

## Fallout: Resignations and Cancelled Events

- **Committee resignations:** Jayanta Banerjee, general secretary of the Chorbagan Durga Puja Committee, has resigned, and all other office-bearers have confirmed their resignations.
- **Government response:** The West Bengal government has launched a toll-free helpline for those affected.
- **Programmes cancelled:** State minister Umesh Rai said all government programmes scheduled for Sunday were cancelled, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s pre-scheduled meeting.

## Why This Matters for Festival Safety?

Durga Puja draws enormous crowds across Kolkata every year, and the festival is recognised worldwide. You can read about its significance on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga_Puja). Incidents like this raise urgent questions about crowd control, exit design, and how temporary structures hold up in bad weather.

If you’re visiting pandals in the coming days, plan for crowds, note the exits on arrival, and avoid packed bottlenecks. More safety explainers are available in our [latest coverage](https://technosports.co.in/).

## FAQs

How many people have been arrested in the Chorbagan stampede?

Seven, including members of the organising committee, have been arrested.

Where did the Chorbagan stampede happen?

At the exit gate of the Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata.