Several Injured As Gate Collapses At Mamata Banerjee's Event In Kolkata

Several people were injured when a temporary gate collapsed at a cultural event in Kolkata attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, according to news agency PTI.

The event, organised by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department at Dhanadhanya Auditorium, was held to commemorate the 44th death anniversary of legendary actor Uttam Kumar.

"Their condition is stated to be critical. We are trying to ascertain whether this was an accident or a security lapse," a senior police officer said.

A few other hoardings near the auditorium were removed following the incident, he said. Banerjee was at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium to take part in an award function to mark the death anniversary of cine legend Uttam Kumar.