Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Visits Metiabruz Building

BY A STAFF REPORTER: A few hours after its collapse, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reached the Metiabruz Building, South Kolkata, West Bengal on March 18, Monday.

After reaching the site where a 5-storey building collapsed, Mamata Banerjee remarked that the building didn't receive any official instruction and was being illegally constructed. She further asserted that stringent actions will be taken against responsible individuals after a thorough Investigation. Banerjee also assured that the Bengal government will provide assistance to the families of victims. Moreover, the government will also help those whose houses have been damaged in the incident. She also stated that few people are still stuck in the collapse.

#WATCH | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, "... Rescue work was started immediately after the accident. Two people have died, 5-6 people are still trapped inside, they will also be rescued soon. Officials from medical, fire and other departments are deployed. The building was… pic.twitter.com/ExUv1nxkbS

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2024

In a tragic incident, a five-storey, under-construction building collapsed in a densely populated area of Metiabruz, Kolkata at the death of the night. The collapse resulted in two deaths and several injuries. 13 people have been rescued so far. Rescue operations are underway.