PM Modi Announces Financial Assistance for Victims of Kolkata Stampede
Prime Minister expresses grief, announces ₹2 lakh for families of deceased and ₹50,000 for injured
By Suman Munshi, Chief Editor, IBG NEWS
KOLKATA, October 18, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede in Kolkata and announced financial assistance for the families affected by the tragedy.
According to an official communication issued by the Prime Minister’s Office through the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on October 17, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished those injured in the incident a speedy recovery.
Ex-gratia assistance announced
As part of the relief measures, the Prime Minister announced the following financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF):
- ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the stampede.
- ₹50,000 for each person injured in the incident.
The assistance is intended to provide immediate financial support to families dealing with the consequences of the tragedy.
State government extends support
The Prime Minister also acknowledged the efforts of the West Bengal Government to assist the affected families. He expressed hope for the swift recovery of those injured and reiterated his condolences to those who have lost loved ones.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the importance of crowd management, public safety arrangements and effective emergency response at locations where large numbers of people gather. Ensuring adequate crowd-control measures and coordinated action by the authorities remains essential to reducing the risk of such tragedies.
Further details concerning the incident and the relief measures may be obtained from official government updates as they become available.
Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India — Prime Minister’s Office, release dated October 17, 2026.
Original source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324835
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