SIT to begin evidence collection on October 31 in Chorbagan stampede case

Kolkata, Oct 26 (UNI) The first meeting of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede took place on Monday. After a two-hour meeting at Writers' Building, the head of the inquiry committee, retired Calcutta High Court Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati, announced that evidence collection would begin on Saturday, October 31. Several office-bearers of the Chorbagan Puja Committee were summoned to the meeting, which was also attended by senior Kolkata Police officials. According to sources, discussions centred on the possible causes of the incident and the width of the entry points provided for visitors at…