Strong Earthquake Jolts Kolkata, Border Areas; Panic Spreads

• A strong earthquake caused widespread panic in Kolkata and various districts, including the Petrapole border and Bongaon subdivision.
• Tremors were felt across North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, and neighboring districts.
• The earthquake's epicenter was reported near Satkhira in Bangladesh, with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale.
• The quake lasted approximately 52 seconds, striking during busy afternoon hours.
• Residents, including those at Bongaon Municipality and the court, evacuated buildings in panic.