Kolkata flyover collapse: Mamata plays blame game, says construction began during CPM rule

“Stringent action will be taken against officials of the construction company and others involved,” the chief minister, who cut short her election campaign in West Midnapore district and rushed back to the city, said.

Announcing instruction to police on loudspeaker for the rescue work, Mamata said, “Our main focus is to rescue those who are trapped.”

She also announced a compensation of Rs.5 lakh to the families of the dead and Rs.2 lakh each for those critically injured as well as Rs.1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries.

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Earlier, the BJP held the Mamata government responsible for the tragedy and demanded strict action against the ministers and people associated with the flyover.

“Mamata ji’s govt is responsible for this. We want action to be initiated against the ministers and people associated,” said Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP in-charge in West Bengal.

At least 14 persons were killed when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in busy north Kolkata, leaving scores of others trapped under the debris.