Nine Killed in Tarapith Fire, Five from Meghalaya Family

A fire broke out in the town of Tarapith in West Bengal on Sunday, killing nine people. Among the deceased were five members of a family originally from Meghalaya. The blaze was reported to have started in a residential area, though the exact cause remains unclear. Local police and fire services responded quickly, but the intensity of the fire made rescue operations difficult. Investigators are examining the scene for possible arson or accidental triggers.