A tragic fire broke out early Monday morning at a private hotel in Tarapith, located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. Six guests were burned to death while sleeping in their rooms, and several others sustained severe burn injuries. The victims had arrived in Tarapith to visit the revered temple on the occasion of Sawan Monday and were staying at the establishment.
Tragedy Strikes Hotel Bidishini
The incident occurred on the ground floor of a private property named Hotel Bidishini, situated near a local pond and a short distance from the Tarapith police station. The flames spread rapidly through the ground level during the early hours when most occupants were asleep, preventing many from escaping in time.
Rescue Operations and Medical Response
Firefighters and emergency services were rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alarm and successfully brought the blaze under control. Police teams from both the Tarapith and Rampurhat police stations coordinated the emergency response. Rescuers evacuated several injured survivors from the building and transported them to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital for urgent treatment.
Electrical Short Circuit Suspected as Cause
Preliminary findings by the fire department indicate that an electrical short circuit was likely the primary cause of the blaze. Due to severe burn injuries, the identity of the six deceased individuals has not yet been established. Authorities are working to identify the victims while carrying out a detailed investigation into the incident.
