Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Politician Claims Khidirpur Fire Was Sabotage
A politician, Suvendu Adhikari, is saying the big fire in the market might not have been an accident, but done on purpose.
He thinks someone wants to build new buildings there.
He is also not sure if the money the government is offering is enough to help people.
The government is providing money and plans to rebuild the market.
Suvendu Adhikari claimed the fire was an act of sabotage.
Adhikari stated the fire was an attempt to construct new buildings.
He questioned the government's compensation of Rs 1 lakh for affected shop owners.
Adhikari supported the demand to not relocate affected traders.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a rehabilitation plan and financial aid.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, affected shop owners.
- What
- The aftermath of the Khidirpur market fire.
- When
- The fire occurred early Monday morning.
- Where
- Khidirpur market, Kolkata.
- Why
- Adhikari believes it was an act of sabotage; investigations are ongoing.
Suvendu Adhikari
Government/Chief Minister
Cause of Fire
Suvendu Adhikari
The fire was not an accident but an attempt to build new structures.
Government/Chief Minister
The government is investigating the fire and offering assistance.
Financial Aid
Suvendu Adhikari
The compensation is insufficient.
Government/Chief Minister
The government is providing financial aid.
- Location
- Khidirpur market, Kolkata
- Incident Type
- Market Fire
- Rehabilitation Package
- Rs 1 lakh for completely destroyed shops
- Politician's Claim
- Act of sabotage
Sources
Over 1,000 shops gutted in devastating fire at Kolkata’s Khidirpur
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Khidderpore market fire: Mamata announces new structure, financial aid for traders
After Kidderpore market fire, Mamata Banerjee vows new structure, Rs 1 lakh aid to affected traders
West Bengal: 1200 shops burnt down in Kidderpore, livelihoods lost, CM Mamata tells victims that it was their fault
Mamata Offers Sops To Traders Hit By Market Fire
Bengal: 1,300 shops gutted in Khidderpore fire, CM promises new market, aid
Kidderpore fire: Hundreds of shops gutted in Orphangunge, market reduced to ashes - Telegraph India
Kidderpore Market blaze: Lack of fire safety tools exposes violations - Telegraph India
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