Rajnath Singh has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths caused by a warehouse collapse in Kolkata, West Bengal. He shared his condolences through a post on the social media platform X, standing with the families affected by the tragedy.
In his message, he mourned those who lost their loved ones in the incident and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a warehouse collapse in Kolkata, West Bengal. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Background
According to news reports, the tragedy occurred in the Taratala area of Kolkata, where an under-construction warehouse near Brace Bridge gave way. Reports indicate that several people died in the collapse, while around 20 were pulled out safely from the rubble. Some people are feared to still be trapped, and rescue operations continued at the site.
News reports say Suvendu Adhikari reached the spot and voiced his grief over the incident. The Chief Minister, meanwhile, said she would visit the location and decided to suspend certain construction works tied to older projects in the city until July 31.
