New Delhi, June 26 -- Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday demanded a "white paper" from the West Bengal government regarding illegal constructions in Kolkata following the tragic godown collapse in Taratala.

Speaking to ANI, Chowdhury said the Taratala incident serves as a grim validation of long-standing concerns regarding unauthorised urban development in the state capital.

A multi-storey under-construction godown shed collapsed near Brace Bridge in Kolkata's Taratala area on Wednesday, claiming 14 lives and leaving several others injured.

"This entire incident clearly vindicates the concerns regarding the large-scale illegal constructions in Kolkata. The government should release a 'white paper' so that the publi...