Kolkata Durga Puja venues limit crowds after recent tragedies

In the wake of a fatal accident at the Chorbagan Durga Puja, multiple venues across Kolkata have taken precautionary steps. Md Ali Park and College Square have shut down their pujas, and Tala Prattoy has stopped admitting visitors to its pandal. At Chetla Agrani, a sudden rain-induced crowd buildup prompted police-ordered evacuation, with organizers opening exits and removing barriers.

Allen Park, hosting its first Durga Puja, has suspended its laser light and music program. Meanwhile, Santosh Mitra Square and Suruchi Sangha are widening entry-exit routes, boosting volunteer numbers, and urging attendees to keep moving, emphasizing that human safety outweighs festivities.