Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Traps Dozens, Kills Several Workers
On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse shed collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area, trapping 50-60 workers. Rescue operations by police, NDRF, Army, and firefighters have saved 13, but at least five are confirmed dead and 18 remain trapped. The site, leased from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, raised safety concerns. West Bengal ministers and the Chief Minister visited, while families searched for missing workers, many from Bihar. A control room was set up for inquiries.
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Death toll in Kolkata warehouse collapse rises to 16
The death toll from the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area has risen to 16, with five more workers reported dead on June 26, 2026. Rescue operations by NDRF, Indian Army, Kolkata Police, and other agencies continue for the third consecutive day. Thirty-three people have been rescued, of which 17 are being treated. Six individuals have been arrested, including the land lessee, structural engineer, and a former OSD to the ex-mayor. The West Bengal Chief Minister has ordered a comprehensive audit of building plans in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area and suspended all ongoing commercial construction projects. The collapse occurred on June 24, 2026, when the roof of the warehouse, leased by the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority to a private operator, caved in, burying workers. Locals claim over 40 workers were on site, but police have no official record of the number.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area, killing 16 workers and trapping many others. Among the victims were three members of a family from Munger, Bihar: Ghee Kumar (19), Mannu Kumar (19), and Surchan Kumar. Three other family members, including Manikchand Kumar (22), his father Rajendra Ram (55), and brother Soheed Kumar (26), were rescued alive. Manikchand recorded a desperate 32-second video while trapped under debris. The rescue operation involved NDRF, Indian Army, and Kolkata Police. The Suvendu Adhikari government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the deceased's families. Six people have been arrested, including the land lessee, structural engineer, and a former OSD to the Kolkata Mayor. Most workers were from West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
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The Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Cell (BJMC) has filed a police complaint seeking an FIR against former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim and ex-councillors Anwar Khan and Shams Iqbal, alleging their role in permitting illegal constructions that led to a warehouse collapse on Transport Depot Road in Taratala. The collapse on June 25, 2026, killed at least 16 people and injured 17 others. The complaint, submitted at Taratala police station, accuses the three of gross negligence and possible criminal conspiracy. Five people linked to the construction and an official have been arrested. Kolkata Police confirmed receipt of the complaint but stated no FIR has been registered yet, as the allegations are under scrutiny. A Special Investigating Team (SIT) has been formed by the state government to probe the accident.
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The death toll from the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area has risen to 15, with four more workers reported dead on June 26, 2026. Three people rescued that morning were declared dead at the hospital, and one worker succumbed to injuries overnight. A total of 33 people have been rescued; 15 died and 18 remain hospitalized. Rescue operations continue for the third consecutive day, led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) with support from the Indian Army, Kolkata Police, and Indian Railways equipment. Six individuals have been arrested, including the land lessee, structural engineer, and a former officer-on-special-duty to the ex-mayor. The West Bengal Chief Minister has suspended all ongoing construction projects in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area and nearby regions, ordering a comprehensive audit of building plans within seven days. The roof collapsed early on June 24, 2026, burying workers; the land was leased from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority.
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A warehouse under construction in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed on June 24, 2026, killing at least 15 workers and injuring 18 others. Rescue operations led by the NDRF, Indian Army, and Kolkata Police are in their third day, with crews cutting through debris to search for survivors. Six people have been arrested, including the land lessee, structural engineer, and a former official. West Bengal's Chief Minister ordered an audit of all building plans in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area and halted construction projects; a high-level committee will report within seven days. The land was leased by the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority to a private operator.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse in Taratala, Kolkata, collapsed, killing five workers and trapping at least 18 others. Kolkata police arrested five people, including structural engineer Kamal Samanta, and registered an FIR under sections 105/110/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A special investigation team (SIT) headed by the DC of the Detective Department was formed after the case was transferred to Kolkata police's Detective Department. The warehouse was being built on land leased from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority. Rescue operations involved Kolkata Police DMG, KMC, fire services, civil defence, NDRF, and the Indian Army. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a halt on all building activities in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area until a safety audit is completed by July 31.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed, killing five workers and trapping at least 18. Kolkata police arrested two individuals, including structural engineer Kamal Samanta, and filed an FIR under sections 105/110/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The case has been transferred to the Detective Department, which has formed a special investigation team (SIT) led by the DC of the Detective Department. Rescue operations involving Kolkata Police, NDRF, fire services, and the Indian Army continued. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a halt to all building activities in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation until a July 31 audit is completed.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction godown shed collapsed in Taratala, Kolkata, killing at least five workers and trapping an unknown number under debris. Family members frantically searched hospitals and the site for missing loved ones. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated most workers were brought from Bihar's Munger area. Local residents and police conducted rescue efforts, with eyewitnesses describing a loud tremor-like noise. The contractor, Asgar Khan, is reportedly close to a former Trinamool Congress councillor. The land belongs to the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, leased to Behera Brothers since August 2024.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area, resulting in at least three deaths and leaving 18 workers trapped under debris. Rescue operations are ongoing with teams from the Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, and firefighters working around the clock to save those buried. The incident highlights safety concerns in construction sites in the region.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed, trapping dozens of workers. According to locals, 50 to 60 workers were on site at the time of the accident. Rescue teams have so far rescued 13 individuals, who were taken to a nearby hospital, while several others remain feared trapped under the debris. The structure was a private godown being built on land leased from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority. The West Bengal Disaster Management Department has set up a control room to coordinate rescue efforts, and operations are ongoing to cut iron beams and free trapped workers.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse shed collapsed in the Taratala area of Kolkata, West Bengal, trapping 50-60 workers under debris. Rescue teams from the Kolkata Police and local authorities reached the spot to cut iron beams and drill through debris to rescue workers. Several workers have already been rescued. West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan, Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul, and Kolkata Municipal Corporation Commissioner Smita Pandey arrived to supervise operations. The West Bengal Disaster Management Department activated a control room with emergency contact numbers (8697981070, 033 22143526, 033 22535185) for families and the public. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm on Wednesday, and rescue efforts remain the top priority.
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On June 24, 2026, an under-construction warehouse collapsed in the Taratala area of Kolkata, trapping an estimated 50-60 workers beneath the debris. Local authorities including Kolkata Police and rescue teams arrived quickly, working to cut through iron beams and drill holes to reach survivors. West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan, along with Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul and Kolkata Municipal Corporation Commissioner Smita Pandey, visited the site to oversee rescue operations. Some workers have been rescued. The state's Disaster Management Department has set up a control room with contact numbers 8697981070, 033 22143526, and 033 22535185 for public inquiries. The collapse occurred during the afternoon and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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