Date: 2026-07-02Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of at least five labourers and injuries to twenty others in an under-construction building collapse in Kolkata, West Bengal
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken *suo motu* cognizance of a building collapse that occurred on June 24, 2026, in the Taratala area of Kolkata, West Bengal. The incident involved an under-construction warehouse where the concrete casting of an iron structure suddenly collapsed while approximately 40 labourers were working on-site.
**Incident Details and Impact**
* **Casualties:** At least five labourers are reported deceased.
* **Injuries:** Twenty others sustained injuries.
* **Trapped Workers:** Reportedly, 12 to 15 individuals were feared trapped under the debris.
* **Alleged Cause:** The tragedy is attributed to a sanctioned building plan that was reportedly faulty.
**Commission Action and Requirements**
The NHRC has observed that the incident raises serious human rights concerns. Consequently, the Commission has issued formal notices to the **West Bengal Chief Secretary**, the **Kolkata Police Commissioner**, and the **Municipal Commissioner**. These officials are required to submit a detailed report within two weeks.
The expected report must cover:
* The current status of the investigation.
* Details regarding compensation paid to the next of kin of the deceased and to those injured.
**Document Information**
* **Press Release Date:** July 2, 2026
* **Release ID:** 2280285
* **Source:** PIB Delhi
Key Entities Referenced
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): The statutory body that took suo motu cognizance of the building collapse incident in Kolkata, citing serious violations of human rights.
West Bengal Chief Secretary: One of the key authorities issued a notice by the NHRC to provide a detailed report on investigation status and compensation for the victims.
Kolkata Police Commissioner: The head of city police directed by the NHRC to report on the status of the investigation into the warehouse collapse.
Municipal Commissioner: The official issued a notice to report on the incident, specifically regarding allegations of a faulty sanctioned building plan.
Kolkata, West Bengal: The central location where an under-construction warehouse collapsed in the Taratala area, causing multiple deaths and injuries.
National Human Rights Commission
NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the
reported death of at least five labourers and
injuries to twenty others in an under-construction
building collapse in Kolkata, West Bengal
Allegedly, the sanctioned faulty building plan resulted in the
tragedy
The Commission issues notices to the West Bengal Chief
Secretary, Kolkata Police Commissioner and Municipal
Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter
within two weeks
The report expected to include the status of the investigation
as well as compensation, if any, paid to the next of kin of the
deceased and injured
प्रव तथ: 02 JUL 2026 3:02PM by PIB Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report
that at least five labourers died and twenty others were injured when an under-construction warehouse
building collapsed in the Taratala area of Kolkata district in West Bengal on 24th June 2026. Reportedly,
12 to 15 people were feared trapped under the debris. Allegedly, the sanctioned building plan was faulty,
resulting in the tragedy.
The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation
of human rights. Therefore, it has issued notices to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, Kolkata Police
Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
The report is expected to include the status of the investigation as well as compensation, if any, paid to the
next of kin of the deceased and injured.
According to the media report, carried on 25th June 2026, about forty labourers were working at the
construction site when the concrete casting of the iron structure of the under-construction warehouse
suddenly collapsed, trapping several workers beneath the debris.
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