Tragedy Strikes in Kolkata: Godown Collapse Leaves 8 Dead, 20 Injured
Early reports say a contractor used corrugated tin sheets to support the roof, and authorities are reviewing approval gaps after 11 deaths.
- On Tuesday, an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area, killing 10 people as rescue teams pulled 31 survivors from the debris.
- Early reports found the contractor used corrugated tin sheets to support a heavy concrete roof, a cost-cutting shortcut reflecting the alleged "Syndicate Raj" culture where local cartels force developers to buy subpar materials.
- The West Bengal government constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the collapse, while Kolkata Police arrested several individuals. The SIT will examine lapses in construction standards and safety compliance.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced financial assistance for victims' families. Modi pledged Rs 2 lakh per family through the National Relief Fund, while Adhikari offered Rs 10 lakh.
- State minister Moumita Biswas Misra stressed the need for comprehensive safety audits to prevent similar incidents. Experts warn that migrant laborers will continue facing risks from flawed construction approval unless the state reforms subcontracting chains.
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