In photos: Laser show suspended in Kolkata's 'Burj Khalifa' Durga pandal due to Covid-19 fears

A Durga pandal in Sribhumi Sporting Club, Kolkata, themed on the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai, has suspended its laser show due to Covid-19 fears caused by large crowds. Also, some pilots have complained that it obstructed their viewing as the pandal is situated near the Dumdum airport. 

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By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Published on Oct 13, 2021 03:48 pm IST 5 Photos
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A view of Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower pandal created by Kolkata's Sreebhumi Sporting Club on the occasion of Maha Saptami of Durga Puja festival in Kolkata.(ANI)
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Devotees take pictures of Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower pandal created by Kolkata’s Sreebhumi Sporting Club as the Durga Puja celebration commences in Kolkata.(ANI)
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Devotees gather to witness Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower pandal.(ANI)

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Meanwhile, news reports suggested that the laser show was suspended after some pilots complained of obstruction in viewing due to it. (ANI)
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However the organizers said that the laser show was suspended citing Covid-19 and security hazards due to the large crowds, which according to them did not move forward.(ANI)

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