Tarapith Hotel Fire Tragedy: 9 Killed, Including Child; Fire Safety Lapses Found, SIT To Probe

A devastating fire at a hotel near New Market in Kolkata killed nine people, including a child, and left around 60 others rescued. Preliminary findings pointed to serious fire safety lapses, while an AC explosion was suspected as the cause. Police booked the building owner and staff, and a five-member SIT was formed to investigate the tragedy.