Deeply distressing, heartbreaking: Assam CM on Kolkata stampede deaths
Deeply distressing, heartbreaking: Assam CM on Kolkata stampede deaths
GUWAHATI: (Oct 18) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the deaths of 19 people in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata was deeply distressing and heartbreaking, and people of his state stand in solidarity with those affected.
He also prayed for the quick recovery of those injured in the incident.
At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, following a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening.
