Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Kolkata momo warehouse fire: SIT formed
A big fire happened in a momo warehouse in Kolkata, and many people died.
The police have formed a special team to find out what caused the fire.
This team includes important police officers who will investigate and find out who is responsible.
They have also arrested three people who might know something about the fire.
The team will meet regularly to make sure they are doing a good job and will tell the court what they find out.
A fire at a momo warehouse in Kolkata’s Anandpur has resulted in 25 deaths.
The West Bengal Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the cause of the fire.
The SIT is led by the Superintendent of Police of the Baruipur police district and includes additional officers.
Three people have been arrested and are being interrogated by the investigating officials.
The SIT will regularly monitor the progress and file a chargesheet in the case.
- Who
- West Bengal Police
- What
- Formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the cause of a warehouse fire
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kolkata’s Anandpur
- Why
- To investigate the cause of the fire and file a chargesheet
- Location
- Kolkata’s Anandpur
- Death Toll
- 25
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Team Leader
- Superintendent of Police, Baruipur
- Arrests Made
- 3