Kolkata Accident: Who is responsible for 11 deaths in Kolkata? The entire city was shaken by the devastation. Kolkata Godown Collapse Death Toll Hits 11 Five Arrested In Taratala Tragedy

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Kolkata Godown Collapse: The death toll from the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area has reached 11 and 19 people are injured. Police is investigating whose negligence caused this accident.

Kolkata (West Bengal): The death toll in the warehouse accident in Taratala, Kolkata has increased to 11. Police have arrested 5 people in this case. Kolkata Police’s Additional Commissioner (Crime) Kunal Aggarwal gave this information on Thursday. Aggarwal said – 19 people have been injured so far in the accident. The rescue work is still going on.” He also said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and Detective Department (DD) are jointly investigating the incident. Let us tell you that on Wednesday, the shed of an under-construction warehouse near Brace Bridge had collapsed, in which so many people have lost their lives.

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The company had taken this place on lease

Additional CP revealed that two accused also have old criminal records. He said, “Initial investigation has revealed that a company had taken this place on lease… The two accused have previous criminal records. They are being interrogated. Both DD and SIT are investigating the case and a standard operating procedure (SOP) has been prepared for the investigation.” Aggarwal also said that the police is in touch with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) regarding the structure of the collapsed building.
He said, “We have held preliminary talks with KMC, but a formal letter is still awaited.

Bengal Minister Agnimitra will investigate the matter

Earlier today, West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul said that after this tragic incident, all new construction sites falling within Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) limits will be audited. Paul said today we will hold a meeting to make SOP for such audits. Those of the previous government who were involved in this cannot get any apology. Strict action will be taken in this matter. Notices have been sent to all illegal buildings. What the previous government has done by allowing the construction of illegal buildings, it is very difficult to manage now.”

Government constituted SIT to investigate

  • Meanwhile, Building Supervisor Syed Mohd. Gulzar and two labor suppliers Mohd. Ataul and Subhash Chaudhary were arrested in connection with the accident. After this, the West Bengal government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the chairmanship of Assistant Commissioner of Police Jayasurija Mukherjee to investigate the case.
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had earlier said that preliminary information showed that there were irregularities in the approved construction plan.
  • The official had said, “The plan of the project was approved on January 17, 2026. The owner of the land is SMPA and this land is on lease in the name of Shambhunath Behera and Partners. According to preliminary information, a wrong plan was initially approved.”

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