What led to the stampede that left 19 dead at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. Several factors appeared to have contributed to the stampede that left 19 dead at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, The Indian Express reported. Narrow lanes, rainfall that prompted people to rush into the pandal, and an alleged announcement warning that the pandal might collapse if the crowd was not brought under control reportedly led to the stampede.