Shikhar Dhawan offers condolences after Kolkata stampede claims 19 lives
Shikhar Dhawan posted condolences on X after the Kolkata stampede that killed 19 and injured 25, joining the wave of messages for the bereaved and the hurt.
Shikhar Dhawan posted a note on X after the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal stampede in north Kolkata that left 19 people dead and 25 hurt. The former opener shared his sadness and sent wishes to the families who lost relatives, while also hoping the injured recover soon.
The panic started on Saturday evening when heavy rain forced a large crowd to surge, sending several people to nearby hospitals. The West Bengal government has said it will give ₹25 lakh plus a government job to each family that lost a member, and will pay ₹5 lakh plus all medical bills for every injured person.
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Dhawan’s public message reflects how athletes are expected to respond to national tragedies, and the speed of his response shows the pressure on public figures to speak quickly.