The Prime Minister's Office announced on 17 October 2026 that financial assistance will be provided to victims of a stampede in Kolkata. From the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the next of kin of each deceased person, and Rs. 50,000 will be given to each injured person. The release does not say when these payments take effect. The West Bengal Government is also providing assistance to the affected families.
Key points
- Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin of those who died in the Kolkata stampede
- Rs. 50,000 ex-gratia for those injured in the stampede
- Funds provided from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- injured persons
- next of kin of those who lost their lives