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Fire breaks out in Taratala, 30 shanties affected

A major fire broke out in the Taratala police station area of Kolkata on Monday night, engulfing around 30 shanties of KPT Colony.

SNS | Kolkata | February 10, 2025 10:58 pm

Fire breaks out in Taratala, 30 shanties affected

A major fire broke out in the Taratala police station area of Kolkata on Monday night, engulfing around 30 shanties of KPT Colony. Despite attempts by local residents to douse the flames, the fire continued to spread, prompting the intervention of the fire department.

Upon receiving the alert, seven fire engines were rushed to the spot. However, till late in the evening the fire was yet to be brought under control. No casualties have been reported so far, but the extent of damage remains unclear.

KMC mayor and minister Firhad Hakim reached the site to assess the situation. Firefighters tirelessly contained the blaze by around 9.45 p.m. and prevented further destruction.

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KMC promises compensation for affected persons in massive fire in Narkeldanga

Mayor Firhad Hakim has announced that the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will provide adequate compensation to those who lost their homes in the devastating fire that ravaged a slum area in Narkeldanga.

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Cattle smuggling case: ED attaches properties of Anubrata

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached movable properties valued at Rs 25.86 crore under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in the cross-border cattle smuggling case, claimed the central investigating agency in an official press communiqué.

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