At least 14 killed, 7 injured in Kolkata hotel fire; BJP, Congress slam West Bengal govt amid SIT probe

A devastating fire at Kolkata's Rituraj Hotel on Tuesday evening resulted in the tragic loss of at least 14 lives and left seven others injured. The blaze, which erupted around 8:15 p.m., prompted a large-scale rescue operation. An investigation is underway to determine the cause, while political parties criticize alleged fire safety lapses.