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Kolkata hotel fire kills nine Bangladeshi nationals
A fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata around 2:00 am, killing nine Bangladeshi nationals and injuring several others. Emergency services rescued trapped guests, many of whom had lost consciousness after inhaling smoke, and took them to hospital.
The blaze left several guests trapped, with firefighters and police rushing to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The incident is one of several major stories this afternoon, including a Nepal minister breastfeeding a rescued infant and a planned India visit by Bangladesh's PM.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Nine Bangladeshi nationals died in a Kolkata hotel fire that broke out in the early hours. The incident comes amid heightened diplomatic engagement between India and Bangladesh, with PM Modi seeking a memorable visit from Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman. Fires in crowded urban buildings remain a recurring safety concern in Indian cities, often linked to inadequate compliance with fire norms. The next step will be a forensic investigation and possible action against the hotel management under the West Bengal Fire Services Act.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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