The death toll in connection with the Taratala building collapse incident in Kolkata increased to 15. The injured are being treated in SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. The rescue operation is still underway.
Police have arrested six people in this incident, including a government official. The state government has formed an SIT to investigate the incident yesterday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced two lakh rupees each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives and 50 thousand rupees for the injured.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced 10 lakh rupees for the next of kin who died and one lakh rupees for the injured