Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia payment of 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of each deceased in the accident in Kolkata yesterday, and fifty thousand rupees each to the injured.
In a social media post, the Prime Minister expressed grief over the incident and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Mr. Modi stated that the state government is working round-the-clock to ensure that the affected people receive all possible assistance.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari informed the state assembly today that those perpetrators of the incident would be brought to justice. He said rescue operations are continuing at the accident site.
He has also announced 10 lakh rupees for the next of kin who died in the mishap and Rs 1 lakh for the injured persons.