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Calcutta HC orders inquiry into Chorbagan stampede

Published Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Updated October 20

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  • The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) directed the West Bengal government to set up a commission of inquiry, headed by a retired judge of the Court, to inquire into the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on October 17, 2026, that claimed 19 lives.

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  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the Calcutta High Court's directive for an inquiry commission into the stampede, specifically highlighting the court's adherence to a Supreme Court directive regarding the appointment of a retired judge over a sitting judge.

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