Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Sikkim Tunnel Tragedy: Bengal CM Aids Victims' Families
A tragic accident happened in a tunnel under construction in Sikkim, where 25 workers lost their lives.
Among them, 11 were from Bengal.
The Chief Minister of Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, visited the families of these workers and gave them ₹5 lakh each as compensation.
He also arranged jobs for one member from each family.
The Sikkim government also provided an additional ₹4 lakh to each family.
The total assistance for each family is ₹21 lakh, which includes contributions from the Sikkim and Bengal governments, the Prime Minister’s relief fund, and the agencies that employed the workers.
The Chief Minister also spoke about plans to create more job opportunities in Bengal so that people don't have to migrate to other states for work.
25 workers died in a tunnel tragedy in Namchi district, Sikkim, with 11 victims from Bengal.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari provided ₹5 lakh compensation and jobs to the families of the 11 Bengal victims.
The Sikkim government provided an additional ₹4 lakh to each family as immediate financial support.
Total assistance per family is ₹21 lakh, including contributions from various sources.
The Chief Minister also discussed plans to create more job opportunities in Bengal to reduce migration.
- Who
- Families of 11 workers from Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Sikkim government officials
- What
- Compensation and job provision to families of workers killed in a tunnel tragedy
- When
- Last week (incident), Monday (compensation and job provision)
- Where
- Namchi district, Sikkim (incident), Jalpaiguri (compensation and job provision)
- Why
- To provide financial support and employment to the families of the victims
Government Support
Families' Needs
Compensation and Jobs
Government Support
The government provided ₹5 lakh compensation and jobs to the families of the victims.
Families' Needs
Families need long-term support and sustainable livelihoods beyond immediate aid.
- Date of Incident
- Last week
- Location
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Total Victims
- 25 workers
- Bengal Victims
- 11 workers
- Compensation per Family
- ₹5 lakh
- Total Assistance per Family
- ₹21 lakh
- Jobs Provided
- 7 home guards, 4 civic volunteers