West Bengal Government Offers Compensation and Jobs to Families of Five Electrocuted Workers in Cooch Behar
Synopsis
In a tragic incident in Cooch Behar, five workers lost their lives after electrocution. The West Bengal government has stepped in to provide compensation and employment opportunities for their families.
Key Takeaways
Compensation of Rs 2 lakh announced for families.
Job offers for one family member of each deceased worker.
Incident involved contact with an 11,000-volt wire.
Three other workers are critically injured.
Government officials provided immediate support to families.
Kolkata, March 2 (NationPress) The government of West Bengal has declared a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for each family and offered a job to one member of the families of five workers who tragically lost their lives due to electrocution in the Dinhata region of Cooch Behar district.
North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha, along with Cooch Behar District Magistrate Raju Mishra and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Karra, visited the bereaved families to share the news. The state administration has expressed its condolences and support to those who are grieving.
The incident, which has already reached the attention of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, occurred at a stone crushing facility in the Gadkura area of Dinhata Village II Gram Panchayat. On Sunday, after concluding their work, the workers were moving a welding machine when it accidentally contacted an 11,000-volt high-tension wire overhead, resulting in immediate electrocution of the five individuals.
The victims have been identified as Mukul Barman from Baisguri, Raju Sen from Okrabari, Mithun Pal from Burirhat, Suman Barman from the Boys Club vicinity in Dinhata city, and Sanjay Barman from the Shingijani area of Bhetaguri.
Additionally, three other workers sustained serious injuries and are currently hospitalized at Dinhata Subdivision Hospital, with their condition reported as critical, according to police sources.
Point of View
Especially in industries handling heavy machinery. The government's prompt response in offering financial assistance and employment reflects a commitment to support the affected families during this challenging time.
NationPress
5 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the workers in Cooch Behar?
Five workers were electrocuted when a welding machine they were moving contacted an 11,000-volt high-tension wire at a stone crushing factory.
What compensation has the West Bengal government provided?
The government has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for each deceased worker's family and a job for one family member.
Who visited the families of the victims?
North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha, District Magistrate Raju Mishra, and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Karra visited the bereaved families.
How many workers were injured in the incident?
Three additional workers were seriously injured and remain in critical condition at the Dinhata Subdivision Hospital.
Where did the incident occur?
The tragic incident took place at a stone crushing factory in the Gadkura area of Dinhata Village II Gram Panchayat.
