Stampede erupts after Durga Puja pandal collapses in Kolkata; 12, including organisers detained.
\n\nThe West Bengal Police on Saturday night detained 12 people, including organisers of the Chorebagan Durga Puja in connection with their probe into the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, in which 19 people died and 24 were reportedly injured.
\n\n"We have detained 12 people in connection with our probe into the Chorebagan incident. Our officers are talking to them to find out the cause that led to today's mishap. If any lapses are found, we will act as per the law," a police officer was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
\n\nThe development came after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari promised strict action against those who failed to carry out their respective duties that allegedly led to the crowd mismanagement in the north Kolkata Durga Puja.
\n\nFollowing the incident, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a sitting judge of the Calcutta High Court will investigate the incident. Notably, the SIT will comprise members from STF, CID and other departments.
\n\n"The Anti-Rowdy Section (ARS) of Kolkata Police has collected CCTV footage of that place during the mishap. We will check…
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