# Live: Kolkata Pandal Stampede Aftermath | Nine Senior IPS Officers Deployed for Crowd Control; Seven Accused Remanded to Police Custody

> Authorities in West Bengal have intensified security and crowd control measures following the tragic Durga Puja pandal stampede in north Kolkata. Nine senior IPS officers have been tasked with overseeing crowd movement across major marquees, while an 11-point advisory has been enforced. Meanwhile, police confirmed that women and children form the majority of the 19 fatalities.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Live · **Published:** 2026-10-18 · **Source:** TrendKia
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Authorities in West Bengal have intensified security and crowd control measures following the tragic Durga Puja pandal stampede in north Kolkata. Nine senior IPS officers have been tasked with overseeing crowd movement across major marquees, while an 11-point advisory has been enforced. Meanwhile, police confirmed that women and children form the majority of the 19 fatalities.

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