A 46-year-old Sangeeta Rana fell ill and collapsed at a Durga Puja pandal in Behala, Kolkata, leading to her death. Her family has accused the police of failing to provide oxygen assistance. The administration and police are investigating the matter.
Behala: A 46-year-old Sangeeta Rana died after suddenly falling ill at a Durga Puja pandal in the Behala area of South Kolkata. The incident occurred around midnight on Monday while she was viewing the Durga idol at the Nutan Dal Puja Pandal. The distressing situation has created an atmosphere of grief throughout the area. Police and administration have initiated an investigation into the case.
Woman Dies After Viewing Durga Idol
Sangeeta Rana was a resident of Bhuvan Mohan Roy Road in Haridevpur. According to police and officials on duty at the pandal, she collapsed near the exit gate of the pandal just minutes after viewing the Durga idol. People nearby immediately helped her up and attempted to provide first aid.
Officials on duty initiated CPR, and a green corridor was used to transport Sangeeta immediately to a nearby hospital. Shortly after her arrival at the hospital, doctors declared her dead. The incident was shocking for the devotees present in the area.
Woman Dies Due to Asthma and Lack of Oxygen
According to the police, the deceased had a pre-existing condition of asthma. Her family and some relatives allege that requests for oxygen assistance at the pandal and the hospital were ignored. They stated that the ambulance that arrived lacked the necessary oxygen facility, which prevented the woman's life from being saved.
This incident has also raised questions about aspects of public safety and pandal management. Many local residents have demanded that the administration implement special arrangements to prevent such incidents in the future, especially for devotees with vulnerable health conditions.
Police and Administration Investigation
Local police are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. Officials are trying to ascertain the actual cause of the woman's sudden illness and whether there was any negligence at the pandal or the hospital. Police have also begun reviewing nearby CCTV footage and the pandal's duty register.
The administration has stated that all necessary steps are being taken following this tragic incident. Hospital and pandal organizers have been instructed to prioritize the safety of devotees in the future and to ensure proper arrangements are in place for any emergency.
