Death toll in Kolkata warehouse fire rises to 21 with ‘27 reported missing’

The death toll from the Anandapur warehouse fire has risen to 21, with at least 27 missing person complaints filed. Firefighters continue their search for victims and remains amidst a fragile structure weakened by the blaze. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari planned a protest march but was denied permission due to Section 163(2) imposed near the premises. The warehouse owner, Gangadhar Das, has been arrested. The fire department stated that the warehouse lacked fire licenses and multiple procedural lapses have been criticized by opposition parties. DNA tests are being conducted to identify victims as families await news of their relatives.