India news: Several killed in Kolkata hotel fire
At least nine people have died, including some Bangladeshi nationals, authorities said. Meanwhile, the building's owner was reportedly absconding. DW has more. At least 9 dead, several injured in hotel fire in central Kolkata Authorities fear death toll could…
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At least nine people have died, including some Bangladeshi nationals, authorities said. Meanwhile, the building's owner was reportedly absconding. DW has more. At least 9 dead, several injured in hotel fire in central Kolkata Authorities fear death toll could…
At least nine people were killed and six others injured in the eastern city of Kolkata after a fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, authorities said. The blaze erupted at around 1:45 a.m…
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