West Bengal CM Orders Demolition of Illegal Buildings Following Fatal Fire in Kolkata
Bengal CM orders power, water cut to illegal buildings; demolition after Tiljala fire
Hindustan Times
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered the disconnection of power and water to illegal buildings in Kolkata's Kasba, Tiljala, Iqbalpur, and Mominpur areas. This decision follows a fire in Tiljala that killed two people, prompting immediate demolition of the affected structure and a crackdown on unauthorized constructions.
- 01Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered power and water cuts to illegal buildings in Kolkata.
- 02A fire at a leather goods factory in Tiljala resulted in two fatalities and three injuries.
- 03The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has been directed to demolish illegal structures immediately.
- 04The investigation revealed that the affected building was constructed without proper permits.
- 05Adhikari emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal constructions in the state.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has mandated the disconnection of power and water supplies to all illegal buildings in the Kasba, Tiljala, Iqbalpur, and Mominpur areas of Kolkata following a tragic fire incident. The fire, which occurred in a leather goods factory in Tiljala, claimed the lives of two individuals and injured three others. In response, Adhikari instructed the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to demolish the illegal structure within 24 hours. The building was found to be constructed without any sanctioned plan and did not adhere to fire safety norms. The owners of the factory, Sheikh Nasir and Shamim Muhammad, were arrested. The state government has also ordered the CESC (Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation) to identify and disconnect power to all unauthorized buildings in the region. Adhikari has warned that the government will adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards illegal constructions, urging those involved to rectify their actions. This crackdown comes after previous incidents of fatal fires in illegal structures, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in densely populated neighborhoods.
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The crackdown on illegal buildings aims to enhance safety and prevent future tragedies in Kolkata's densely populated areas.
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