Four major Kolkata Durga Puja pandals close entry amid safety concerns after nearby tragedy

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Organisers of Chetla Agrani moved quickly to head off a possible crowd surge following an earlier disaster in Chorbagan. Other well-known Durga Puja venues, including Tala Prattoy and College Square, also stopped admitting visitors as a precaution. Pandal organisers across these sites are now reviewing how they manage crowds to improve safety and avoid similar incidents. Some pujas scaled back celebrations in response to the nearby tragedies.

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