West Bengal CM visits bereaved families after Kolkata stampede tragedy

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the bereaved families in Purba Bardhaman district following the stampede incident in Kolkata that claimed multiple lives. Among those who died were Togor Bej, 37, and Sandip Bej, 14. The CM met with the family members of the deceased to express sympathy and discuss the assistance being provided by the state government. During the visits, Adhikari announced ex-gratia payments of ₹25 lakh to each family as immediate financial relief. The Chief Minister assured the families that the state administration would provide all necessary support during this difficult period. The stampede has prompted concerns about crowd management and safety protocols at public gatherings in the state. Authorities are conducting investigations into the circumstances that led to the tragic incident. The state government has indicated it would examine measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.