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West Bengal CM meets bereaved families after deadly puja pandal stampede
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced financial relief and employment support for families affected by a fatal stampede at a Kolkata durga puja pandal. The government announced compensation of ₹25 lakh per family and pledged government employment for one member from each household impacted by the incident.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday met with families who lost loved ones in a stampede that occurred at a durga puja pandal in Kolkata, personally handing over cheques of ₹25 lakh to the bereaved relatives.
During the visit, Adhikari expressed the state government's commitment to providing immediate financial assistance to those affected by the tragedy. The compensation amount was announced as part of the administration's relief measures for the victims' families.
In addition to the monetary compensation, the Chief Minister assured that the government would provide employment to at least one member from each affected household. This employment guarantee forms part of the broader rehabilitation package being extended to those impacted by the stampede.
The incident at the puja pandal has drawn significant public attention, with authorities investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly crowd crush. The government's swift response through direct engagement with families and announcement of relief measures underscores its priority to support those adversely affected by the tragedy.
The state administration has indicated that further assistance and rehabilitation support would be considered based on the specific needs of each family impacted by the incident.