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Kolkata Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal incident draws condolences; reports cite 17 feared dead
A tragedy at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal has prompted condolences from Pushkar Dhami and senior national leaders. Reports published on 17 October 2026 differed slightly in their wording of the toll, with one citing at least 17 deaths and 35 injuries and another describing 17 deaths as feared.