Fire at Kolkata's leather complex kills one person

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in the Leather Complex police station area of Kolkata, where a young man lost his life in a sudden fire that engulfed a closed room. The victim has been identified as Surjit Sardar, who resided in a rented house in the Shirish Bagan locality.

The fire broke out during the afternoon, prompting locals to notice flames and smoke emanating from Surjit’s residence. They quickly alerted the fire brigade, and two fire engines arrived on the scene to douse the blaze. Despite their efforts, the firefighters discovered Surjit’s charred body inside the room after controlling the fire.

The cause of the fire remains unknown. Fire brigade officials have stated that an investigation is underway to determine the origin of the blaze. Preliminary inquiries are trying to establish whether Surjit was asleep at the time of the incident, which might have left him unable to escape the flames.

According to local residents, Surjit was alone at home when the fire erupted. Eyewitness accounts have been crucial for the fire department and police to reconstruct the sequence of events. Officials are also examining potential electrical faults or other sources that could have triggered the fire.