Suvendu Adhikari

Built World

Ordered a judge-led inquiry; announced ₹25 lakh compensation and government jobs

The death toll from the Chorbagan Durga Puja crowd surge rose to 19, with 25 people injured, after the October 17 crush in north Kolkata. Police say a false announcement that the pandal was collapsing set off the panic, while rain and narrow, poorly regulated entry and exit routes made escape harder.

Updated Oct 21