KOLKATA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday morning visited a private hospital in North Kolkata where 14 individuals injured in a tragic Durga Puja pandal stampede are currently undergoing medical treatment, according to a senior official.
Accompanied by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the Home Minister interacted with the attending doctors and conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing medical care being provided to the injured.
A senior state government official confirmed that the Home Minister also personally interacted with three patients admitted at the healthcare facility.
The tragic incident occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on Saturday evening following a massive crowd surge triggered by sudden rains, leaving at least 19 people dead and 25 others injured.
In the wake of the tragedy, Home Minister Shah, who arrived on a two-day official visit to the state, cancelled all his scheduled visits to various Durga Puja pandals across the city.
Following his meeting with the injured victims and medical professionals, the Home Minister departed for New Delhi, officials added.
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