Tragedy Strikes Kolkata: Fatal Hotel Fire Claims Nine Lives

A devastating fire at a Kolkata hotel led to the deaths of nine Bangladeshi citizens, arriving for medical aid, in the early hours of Wednesday. This incident follows a similar tragedy in Tarapith, West Bengal, where a short circuit led to the death of eight individuals just two days earlier.

A horrifying fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata early Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of at least nine individuals and injuring several others, according to official sources.

Fire department officials report the blaze ignited around 2:00 am, with all deceased reportedly identified as Bangladeshi nationals who had traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Tragically, this incident follows another deadly hotel blaze in Tarapith, West Bengal, on Monday, which resulted in eight fatalities allegedly caused by a short circuit. Police continue to investigate both cases, with hotel operators from Tarapith detained for questioning.