One killed, another injured as market roof collapses in Bengal's Malda on Eid

KOLKATA: A tragic incident unfolded on the morning of Eid in West Bengal’s Malda district, where one person lost his life, and another sustained serious injuries after a portion of a market roof collapsed, officials said.

The tragedy took place at the Netaji Commercial Market in the Rathbari area of English Bazar, officials added. The deceased has been identified as Mintu Sarkar. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Netaji Commercial Market in the Rathbari area of Malda town houses numerous shops, both large and small. Locals alleged that as the market is old, its roof was in a dilapidated condition. On Saturday morning, a section of that very roof collapsed.

Mintu Sarkar and Deep Sardar were trapped beneath the debris. Mintu Sarkar was responsible for guarding the market during the night shift, while Deep Sarkar served as a municipal supervisor.