The incident took place on Oct 17
Kolkata: Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said the stampede at the Chorbagan puja pandal, which left 19 people dead, could have been averted through better coordination between the police and organisers. Speaking at a Kolkata Police event in Lalbazar, the CM said, “This year, 69,000 idols were immersed. The state recognised and supported 58,000 pujas.
Emphasising the need for coordination during large gatherings, he said cops, volunteers and organisers must work in close cooperation. Good and proper coordination among volunteers, cops and organisers is essential during such large gatherings, festivals and events,” he said. He asked CP Ajay Nand to ensure heightened vigilance during Kali Puja . Nothing happened in such a big state. Had there been better coordination, the Chorbagan tragedy could have been avoided. I do not want to say much about the incident. I am deeply pained by what happened. “We must learn a lesson from the Chorbagan incident.