The Prime Minister’s Office declared a financial aid of Rs 2,00,000 for each family of the deceased in the tragic Anandapur fire in Kolkata, West Bengal. The death toll currently stands at 25, with concerns that it may rise further as some individuals are still missing. The compensation will be provided from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
In addition to the PMO’s aid, the West Bengal government had previously announced compensation of Rs 10,00,000 for the families of the victims. Following the incident, the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, led a protest march in Anandapur, criticizing the state government for alleged negligence.
The police arrested the manager and deputy manager of the factory where the fire occurred, but Adhikari dismissed it as a superficial gesture. West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose visited the site and highlighted administrative lapses as contributing factors to the tragedy. He emphasized the importance of fire safety measures and stated that such incidents should not recur in the state.
