Massive hotel fire in Tarapith, West Bengal; 7 pilgrims dead, sparking panic

Massive hotel fire in Tarapith, West Bengal; 7 pilgrims dead, sparking panic

Seven pilgrims have reportedly died and several others are injured following a massive fire that broke out early this morning at Hotel Bideshini in Tarapith, Birbhum district, West Bengal. Preliminary reports suggest a short circuit as the likely cause. Fire department personnel arrived at the scene, brought the blaze under control, and transported the injured to the hospital. The incident has raised serious questions regarding the hotel’s fire safety measures, emergency evacuation protocols, and the administration’s preparedness. Prime Minister Modi has expressed grief over the tragedy and conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased.