Nine dead, 20 injured in Kolkata warehouse collapse: CM Suvendu Adhikari
National 25 Jun, 2026

Nine dead, 20 injured in Kolkata warehouse collapse: CM Suvendu Adhikari

Business To Business, Kolkata, 25th June, 2026:   West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday informed the Assembly that nine people were killed and 20 others injured when an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area a day earlier.
In a statement to the House, the chief minister announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of each deceased victim and Rs 1 lakh for every injured person affected by the tragedy.
Adhikari said that among the 20 injured, one person remains in critical condition, while four others are reported to be seriously injured and are receiving medical treatment.
The warehouse collapse has prompted rescue, relief and medical assistance efforts, with authorities continuing to monitor the situation and provide support to the affected families.
The incident has raised concerns over construction safety and regulatory compliance, and officials are expected to investigate the circumstances that led to the collapse.
The state government has assured all necessary assistance to the victims and their families as rescue and recovery operations continue.

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