Tarapith Fire Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs To 8; PM Modi Expresses Grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire incident at a hotel in Tarapith, Birbhum, West Bengal, as the death toll in the tragedy rose to eight. PM Modi expresses grief Taking to X, Modi said he was “anguished” by the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the families of those who died. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured,…
The death toll from a fire incident at a hotel in Tarapith, Birbhum, West Bengal, has escalated to eight, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who expressed his anguish over the tragedy. The Prime Minister tweeted his condolences to the families of the deceased and requested for the injured to recover swiftly. Local administration is aiding those affected by the incident.
The fire allegedly started due to a suspected short circuit at the hotel. Superintendent of Police Vidit Raj Bhundesh stated that there was no visible smoke or flames from outside the building when the police and fire brigade arrived. They managed to rescue 22 people using ladders, with 11 others taken to the hospital. Of the hospitalized, two were reportedly drowsy, one was treated and discharged, and two others were still under medical care. Initially, seven deaths were confirmed, but the toll later increased to eight, as per ANI.
The Forensic Science Laboratory team has been dispatched to the site for investigation. Hotel operators have been taken into custody, and a preliminary case has been registered against them. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed shock and grief over the incident, praying for the victims and for the speedy recovery of those undergoing treatment.
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