The Kolkata stampede inquiry is examining which police personnel were on duty when 19 people died at the Chorbagan Durga Puja venue on October 17, 2026. Police headquarters is compiling a list of officers and personnel who may be questioned, police sources said on October 25.

Kolkata stampede inquiry focuses on police deployment

The list will particularly identify personnel assigned to the venue’s entry and exit gates that evening. Police sources said the aim is to establish their responsibilities and assess how they responded as the situation unfolded.

Those identified are likely to be summoned soon for questioning at Lalbazar, Kolkata Police headquarters. The inquiry is expected to examine crowd-control arrangements, the management of entry and exit points, and the response of personnel when the situation became critical.

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The West Bengal government has constituted a six-member special investigation team headed by retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati. The team has been tasked with investigating the stampede and making recommendations.

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