# Chorbagan Stampede: 7 Arrested After Tragedy

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

Kolkata is in mourning after a devastating stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal claimed 19 lives and left 25 injured. Authorities have arrested seven organizers, while the entire committee has resigned following the collapse. With government events cancelled and investigations underway, this tragedy highlights urgent safety concerns regarding crowd management and structural integrity during massive festive gatherings across the city.