PTI
KOLKATA, April 30 — At least 15 people, including a woman and two children, lost their lives in a massive fire that engulfed a hotel in the Mechuapatti area of central Kolkata, police said on Wednesday.
Thirteen others sustained injuries in the blaze, which broke out on Tuesday evening, according to a senior police official.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and offered condolences to the bereaved families. He also announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased.
