Kolkata warehouse collapse: CM Adhikari announces ₹10 lakh for kin of 9 dead
Synopsis
Nine people are dead and several remain trapped after an under-construction warehouse roof caved in at Taratala, Kolkata. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹10 lakh state compensation for each victim's family — on top of ₹2 lakh from the PM's relief fund — as NDRF and Army teams continue rescue operations into a second day.
Key Takeaways
An under-construction warehouse roof collapsed in Taratala, Kolkata on Wednesday , killing nine people and injuring several others.
CM Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹10 lakh state compensation for families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh for the injured, declared in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
The PMO separately announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from the PMNRF for next of kin and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
Rescue operations began within 30 minutes of the collapse, involving Kolkata Police , state fire services, NDRF , and the Indian Army .
Several people remain trapped under the rubble as of Thursday, with rescue operations still ongoing.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday, 26 June 2025, announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh from the state exchequer for the families of each person killed in the under-construction warehouse roof collapse in Taratala, Kolkata, that occurred on Wednesday. The incident claimed nine lives and left several others critically injured, with rescue operations still ongoing as of Thursday.
Compensation Announced
Addressing the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Thursday, CM Adhikari also announced a compensation of ₹1 lakh for each person injured in the collapse. Separately, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had already announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of those who lost their lives, along with ₹50,000 for each of the injured.
Rescue Operations: Timeline and Response
According to the Chief Minister's statement, rescue operations were launched within 30 minutes of the collapse, with Kolkata Police, the state fire services department, and local residents initiating the initial response. Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army subsequently joined the effort. Operations continued through the night on Wednesday and were still underway as of Thursday.
'The rescue operation started within 30 minutes from the time of the accident. Kolkata Police, state fire services department and the local people started the initial rescue operations. Later personnel from the National Disaster Response Force and the India Army also joined the rescue operations. The rescue operations continued throughout the night on Wednesday and it is still continuing,' CM Adhikari said on the floor of the House.
People Still Trapped Under Rubble
Confirming the death toll at nine, Adhikari noted that several individuals remain trapped under the debris. 'The rest are undergoing treatment. However, several people are still trapped under the rubble. Their rescue work is still on,' he said. The Chief Minister added that he personally visited the site in the afternoon and also met injured persons at the hospital.
Ministers Deployed at the Site
Senior state cabinet members were among the first to reach the collapse site. Sports Minister Indranil Khan and Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Pal arrived first, followed by State Fire Services Minister Kaushik Chowdhury and State Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee. The Chief Minister said he monitored the situation from the outset but delayed his visit to avoid disrupting rescue efforts. This comes amid growing scrutiny over construction safety standards at warehousing and industrial sites across urban West Bengal.
Point of View
What safety inspections were conducted, and why the roof gave way. Compensation announcements, however necessary, cannot substitute for a credible structural audit of Kolkata's rapidly expanding warehousing belt. With several people still trapped more than 24 hours after the collapse, the human cost may not yet be final.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata?
An under-construction warehouse roof collapsed in the Taratala area of Kolkata on Wednesday, killing nine people and leaving several others critically injured. Rescue operations involving NDRF and Indian Army personnel continued into a second day, with some individuals still trapped under the rubble.
How much compensation has been announced for victims of the Kolkata warehouse collapse?
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹10 lakh from the state exchequer for the families of each person killed, and ₹1 lakh for each injured person. The PMO separately announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for next of kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
Who is conducting the rescue operations at the Taratala collapse site?
Rescue operations were initiated within 30 minutes by Kolkata Police, the state fire services department, and local residents. NDRF personnel and Indian Army teams subsequently joined, with operations continuing through the night and into Thursday.
Which West Bengal ministers visited the Taratala collapse site?
Sports Minister Indranil Khan and Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Pal were among the first to reach the site, followed by Fire Services Minister Kaushik Chowdhury and Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee. CM Adhikari visited the site and the hospital later in the afternoon.
Are people still trapped in the Kolkata warehouse collapse?
Yes, as of CM Adhikari's statement on Thursday, several people remained trapped under the rubble of the collapsed warehouse. Rescue operations were still ongoing, with the death toll confirmed at nine.
