Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested
Authorities in Kolkata have arrested the leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn following a fire at the property. Police are currently investigating potential lapses in fire safety protocols.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the importance of strict enforcement of fire safety regulations in commercial hospitality buildings.
KOLKATA: The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn, where a fire broke out on Thursday, has been arrested, Kolkata Police said. Abu Zafar was arrested from Entally Main Market on Wednesday.Police also detained two hotel staff members for questioning as part of the investigation into the fire.The blaze at Hotel Shikha Inn prompted a police probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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