Witnesses describe narrow exits and rain-soaked crowds during Kolkata puja pandal stampede

Witnesses have recounted the chaos at a Kolkata puja pandal stampede, pointing to a narrow entrance and an equally narrow exit gate. A local man said his daughter and granddaughter were among those injured. He also said the area had no lighting, adding to the difficulty of moving through the crowd. The incident took place amid rain and a weekend rush of visitors. The account offers a first-hand view of how the crowd conditions unfolded at the site.
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