Nine IPS officers with crowd-control experience deployed in Kolkata after stampede

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Following a stampede in Kolkata, nine IPS officers with crowd-control experience have been deployed amid growing concerns over crowd management. Allegations of negligence have also been raised against the puja organisers involved in the tragedy. In response, Kolkata Police issued an 11-point advisory to its personnel aimed at preventing untoward incidents at major Durga Puja pandals. The measures reflect a push to tighten safety and crowd oversight during the festival season.

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