Smoke and Neglect: The Fire at Shikha Inn Exposes Kolkata's Alarming Safety Record The inferno that ravaged Shikha Inn on Free School Street, claiming nine lives, including five Bangladeshis, has left the city reeling.
News of the tragedy spread rapidly, prompting officials to scramble for a response.
However, it is increasingly clear that this incident is not an isolated case, but rather a symptom of Kolkata's woeful record on fire safety.