A crowd crush in Kolkata on Friday (October 17, 2026) left devotees dead, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
In a social media post, Modi said the incident was “deeply painful” and conveyed sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives. He also said he was praying for the injured to recover quickly.
The Prime Minister added that the state administration was providing all possible assistance to those affected.
Amit Shah, who is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, said he was distressed after hearing the tragic news. He prayed for peace for the departed souls and offered condolences to the bereaved families.
