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Suvendu Adhikari gives Rs 25 lakh to families of Kolkata stampede victims
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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Trinamool leader Suvendu Adhikari handed over a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the relatives of those killed in the recent Kolkata stampede.
Suvendu Adhikari, a senior Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal minister, visited Kolkata to present financial assistance to the bereaved families of the stampede victims. The compensation package amounted to a total of Rs 25 lakh, which was handed over in person during a brief ceremony attended by the affected relatives.
The funds are intended to provide immediate relief to those who lost loved ones in the tragic crowd crush that occurred in the city. While the exact number of victims has not been reiterated here, the compensation reflects the government's effort to address the families' urgent needs.
The distribution of the money underscores the state's commitment to support victims of public disasters and to mitigate the economic impact on the affected households. Officials said the assistance will be disbursed promptly to ensure that the families receive the promised amount without delay.
The funds are intended to provide immediate relief to those who lost loved ones in the tragic crowd crush that occurred in the city. While the exact number of victims has not been reiterated here, the compensation reflects the government's effort to address the families' urgent needs.
The distribution of the money underscores the state's commitment to support victims of public disasters and to mitigate the economic impact on the affected households. Officials said the assistance will be disbursed promptly to ensure that the families receive the promised amount without delay.