WB Authorities Pay Compensation for Electrocution Deaths

Nine individuals, including eight in Kolkata, died on Tuesday due to electrocution incidents. The West Bengal government has announced compensation for these deaths, stemming from alleged negligence by the Central Electricity Supply Commission (CESC). The affected individuals’ families are now seeking financial assistance, with the government establishing a process to determine the compensation amount. The investigation into the electrocutions is ongoing.

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