West Bengal: A temporary gate collapsed injuring two people at an event in Kolkata attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium.
The injured were promptly taken to the nearby SSKM Hospital.
The event was held to commemorate the 44th death anniversary of the iconic actor Uttam Kumar and was organised by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department.
According to police reports, shortly before the Chief Minister’s arrival for an award ceremony, two people were injured when a hoarding fell on them outside the auditorium.
The incident occurred in the afternoon at the entrance of the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in the Alipore area. A senior police officer reported that the victims’ condition is critical and investigations are underway to determine whether the collapse was an accident or a result of a security breach.
Following the incident, additional hoardings in the vicinity of the auditorium were dismantled as a precautionary measure.
Chief Minister Banerjee was present at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium to participate in an award ceremony honouring the late film legend.
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