Kolkata:At least 14 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in central Kolkata, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 8:15 km at Rituraj Hotel. The fire has been brought under control, Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma told reporters. “14 bodies have been recovered and several people have been rescued. A special team has also been formed for the investigation,” he said.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.Union Minister and State BJP President Sukanta Majumdar had earlier urged the state administration to rescue the victims. He had called for “stricter monitoring” of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.NDTV NewsLive TVLatestIndiaCanada PollsWorldVideosMoviesSportsLifestyleAutoEducationOffbeatOpinionCitiesElectionsTrendsFoodTop NewsTechWeatherHealthTV SchedulePhotosTrending Stories”India Intends To Carry Out Military Action In 36 hours”: Pakistan MinisterIndia News”India Intends To Carry Out Military Action In 36 hours”: Pakistan MinisterIAS Officer Ashok Khemka, Transferred 57 Times In His Career, Retires TomorrowIndia NewsIAS Officer Ashok Khemka, Transferred 57 Times In His Career, Retires TomorrowPakistan Opens Firing At International Border, India RespondsWorld NewsPakistan Opens Firing At International Border, India RespondsPakistan’s 4-Point Plan Over Indus Waters Treaty, And Why It Won’t WorkWorld NewsPakistan’s 4-Point Plan Over Indus Waters Treaty, And Why It Won’t WorkThis Karnataka Family Visiting Pahalgam Was Saved By A Hair – LiterallyIndia NewsThis Karnataka Family Visiting Pahalgam Was Saved By A Hair – LiterallyIndian Tech Entrepreneur Kills Wife, Son, Then Dies By Suicide In USWorld NewsIndian Tech Entrepreneur Kills Wife, Son, Then Dies By Suicide In UShomeKolkata News14 Killed As Fire Breaks Out At Kolkata Hotel, Special Probe Team Formed14 Killed As Fire Breaks Out At Kolkata Hotel, Special Probe Team FormedKolkata Fire: The incident occurred around 8:15 km atRituraj Hotel and the fire has been brought under control, said police.Asian News InternationalKolkata NewsApr 30, 2025 06:57 am ISTRead Time:2 minsKolkata Hotel Fire: Police said the fire is under control.Quick TakeSummary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed.At least 14 people died in a fire at Kolkata hotel.Kolkata Police confirmed the fire has been brought under control.A special investigative team has been formed to determine the cause.Kolkata:At least 14 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in central Kolkata, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 8:15 km at Rituraj Hotel. The fire has been brought under control, Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma told reporters. “14 bodies have been recovered and several people have been rescued. A special team has also been formed for the investigation,” he said.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.Union Minister and State BJP President Sukanta Majumdar had earlier urged the state administration to rescue the victims. He had called for “stricter monitoring” of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.”I urge the state administration to immediately rescue those affected, ensure their safety, and provide them with necessary medical and humanitarian assistance.
