Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal Stampede: Announcement, Repeated Whistling Under Scanner As Possible Triggers
West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya said an announcement and repeated whistling by a private security agency may have triggered the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede that killed 17 people and injured 25. He urged people not to jump to conclusions before the investigation concludes. Puja committee members and security agency workers have been detained for questioning.