Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede: deaths reported, police and committee arrests

Reports say many people died at the Chorbagan Durga Puja in Kolkata, with seven accused, including the secretary and vice-president, arrested. Anandabazar asks whether a loudspeaker announcement or gaps in police and committee planning caused it.

Timeline

1. 18 Oct, 08:21 UTCFirst appeared on NDTV
2. 18 Oct, 12:59 UTCPicked up on YouTube
3. 19 Oct, 06:00 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
4. 19 Oct, 06:00 UTCNews18 Assam reports deaths and seven arrests
5. 19 Oct, 06:00 UTCPolice bring in nine IPS officers after tragedy
6. 19 Oct, 06:32 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

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