West Bengal's New Zero-Tolerance Policy on Illegal Factories Post-Tiljala Fire

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a 'zero-tolerance' policy against illegal factories following the Tiljala factory fire incident. He directed authorities to cut off utilities for unauthorized structures and mandated demolitions. Two arrests were made after the fire, which claimed two lives and caused injuries.

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, has introduced a stringent policy against unauthorized factories following a deadly fire in Tiljala.

Speaking at Nabanna, Adhikari instructed CESC Limited to disconnect power to any factory without approved plans and underscored the need for an immediate demolition of illegal structures.

The factory fire resulted in two fatalities, prompting a sweeping investigation and subsequent arrests, emphasizing government resolve against unlawful constructions.