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IN PHOTOS: Inside the rescue operation after Kolkata warehouse roof collapse

Updated On: 25 June, 2026 02:45 PM IST | Mrinal Doshi

A massive roof collapse at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area left nine workers dead and 20 injured, triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving the Army, NDRF, police and civic agencies. (Pics/PTI)

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Rescue teams sift through twisted metal and concrete as a multi-agency operation involving the Army, NDRF, Kolkata Police, fire services and civic authorities continues at the disaster site. PIC/PTI
Rescue teams sift through twisted metal and concrete as a multi-agency operation involving the Army, NDRF, Kolkata Police, fire services and civic authorities continues at the disaster site. PIC/PTI
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Security personnel stand outside the collapsed warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area, where the roof of an under-construction structure came crashing down on Wednesday afternoon, trapping dozens of workers

Security personnel stand outside the collapsed warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area, where the roof of an under-construction structure came crashing down on Wednesday afternoon, trapping dozens of workers

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Nearly 40 workers were believed to be inside the warehouse when the roof collapsed, sparking an urgent search for survivors beneath the massive pile of debris

Nearly 40 workers were believed to be inside the warehouse when the roof collapsed, sparking an urgent search for survivors beneath the massive pile of debris

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As rescuers work around the clock, authorities deploy specialised radar equipment and sniffer dogs to locate workers who may still be trapped under the collapsed structure

As rescuers work around the clock, authorities deploy specialised radar equipment and sniffer dogs to locate workers who may still be trapped under the collapsed structure

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The tragedy claimed nine lives and left 20 workers injured, with all the injured shifted to SSKM Hospital for treatment. Two of the victims remain in critical condition

The tragedy claimed nine lives and left 20 workers injured, with all the injured shifted to SSKM Hospital for treatment. Two of the victims remain in critical condition

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each deceased worker and Rs 50,000 for every injured person, while assuring support for those affected.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each deceased worker and Rs 50,000 for every injured person, while assuring support for those affected.

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