Kolkata, Oct. 23 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday visited the residence of Chorbagan stampede victim Shubham Sonkar and met his family members.

He was accompanied by State Industries Minister Tapas Roy.

Speaking to the media after the visit, Chief Minister Adhikari announced compensation for the family; he said that while no compensation can make up for a death, the government has a responsibility towards the victim's family.

"Today, compensation was to be given; though no compensation can make up for a death, the government has responsibility. We have given Rs 25 lakh from the government and Rs 2 lakh from the PM's relief fund. He has Rs 27 lakh in his account, and he has two kids, a son and a daughter. The son...