2 Women Killed in Stampede at Musical Programme in Bengal's Kalimpong District
3 years, 11 months ago

2 Women Killed in Stampede at Musical Programme in Bengal's Kalimpong District

News 18  

Two women were killed and four others injured when a stampede broke out as a large number of people tried to enter the venue of a musical programme in West Bengal’s Kalimpong district, police said on Tuesday. There was a rush to move into the Mela Ground here leading to the stampede near the ticket counter, Kalimpong Superintendent of Police Harikrishna Pai said. West Bengal Tourism Minister Gautam Deb and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration chairman Anit Thapa met family members of the deceased and handed over cheques of Rs 2 lakh each as assistance to them. “I have been informed that the administration gave permission for a musical programme to be organised, but they did not take adequate precautions to ensure people’s safety and social distancing norms as mandated under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the BJP MP alleged in his letter.

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

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India Today  

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

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New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India TV News  

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New Indian Express  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Tread with caution
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Tread with caution

The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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2 years ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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