For most of the Indians, Durga Puja is a time to celebrate with friends and families, setting aside their worries and sorrows. But for many in Kolkata, a festive outing to a Durga Puja pandal turned into a nightmare after a stampede broke out at Chorbagan late Saturday night that left at least 19 people dead and many others injured.
‘Saw my mother die before my eyes’: An eyewitness’ tragic ordeal of Kolkata Durga Puja stampede
