Calcutta High Court Demands Reports from CESC and KMC Following Multiple Electrocution Deaths Due to Waterlogging

Sep 25, 2025 10:04 pm CST

The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata due to waterlogging, demanding reports from both CESC Ltd and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation by November 7. Following accusations of negligence by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the court seeks clarification on safety protocols, emergency response mechanisms, and compensation for victims' families, with the state already announcing Rs 2 lakh for each affected family.