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West Bengal CM Adhikari orders SIT probe into Kolkata hotel fire
✍️ Awaz The Voice
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 03:38 AM
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Chief Minister Mamata Adhikari has directed a Special Investigation Team to examine the recent fire at a Kolkata hotel.
Kolkata authorities are set to launch a detailed inquiry after a fire broke out at a city hotel, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Adhikari to order the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The SIT will comprise senior police officials and fire service experts tasked with determining the cause of the blaze and assessing any lapses in safety protocols.
In a brief statement, the chief minister emphasized the government's commitment to a transparent investigation and assured the public that findings will be shared promptly. She also directed local officials to provide the SIT with all necessary support, including access to the fire site and relevant records.
The investigation is expected to cover eyewitness accounts, forensic analysis of the fire remnants, and compliance checks against existing fire safety regulations. Authorities have not disclosed casualty figures or property damage details at this stage, pending the SIT's initial report.
The SIT will submit its preliminary findings to the state government within a stipulated timeframe, after which further legal or administrative action may be considered based on the outcomes.
In a brief statement, the chief minister emphasized the government's commitment to a transparent investigation and assured the public that findings will be shared promptly. She also directed local officials to provide the SIT with all necessary support, including access to the fire site and relevant records.
The investigation is expected to cover eyewitness accounts, forensic analysis of the fire remnants, and compliance checks against existing fire safety regulations. Authorities have not disclosed casualty figures or property damage details at this stage, pending the SIT's initial report.
The SIT will submit its preliminary findings to the state government within a stipulated timeframe, after which further legal or administrative action may be considered based on the outcomes.