In the wake of the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he will postpone all his scheduled programmes in West Bengal meant for Sunday (October 18). He also spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in this regard and extended condolences over the casualties in the incident. He also said the administration is making arrangements for the best possible medical treatment for the injured.
Praying for peace of souls of those who lost their lives: Amit Shah
In a post on X, Shah wrote, "I have just received the extremely distressing news of multiple casualties after the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. I have spoken with Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari about this matter. I pray for the peace of the souls of those who have lost their lives in this tragic accident and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. The administration is making arrangements for the best possible medical treatment for the injured. I am postponing all my scheduled programs in West Bengal tomorrow to visit the injured in the hospital. I pray to Ma Durga that all the injured individuals recover swiftly."