Kolkata’s popular puja pandal ‘Burj Khalifa’ cancels laser show after complains from pilots
Zee News
A replica of Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa has been built by a puja pandal in Kolkata, it is a major crowd puller this year.
New Delhi: One of the iconic Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata this year made on the world-famous skyscraper Dubai's Burj Khalifa has suspended its laser show on Monday evening allegedly after pilots of commercial planes' complained to the Air Traffic Control in the city.
“Flight movements affected due to lighting system at Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal, South Dumdum. Captains from three different flights lodged a complaint with Kolkata ATC yesterday. ATC has already informed Kolkata Airport Authority,” airport sources were quoted by ANI.
The organisers Sreebhumi Sporting Club, however, denied receiving complaints. They said the laser strobe lights were switched off to prevent overcrowding in view of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Presently, only still lights are on at the pandal in the Lake Town area.
