Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Amit Shah Blames Corruption for Kolkata Warehouse Fire
A big fire happened in a warehouse in Kolkata, where a lot of people were working.
Many people died, and some are still missing.
The fire started in a place that was being used by a food company called Wow!
Momo.
The Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, said the fire was not an accident but because of corruption in the state government.
He asked why the owners of the warehouse had not been arrested and why the government did not respond quickly.
The opposition party in the state, BJP, is blaming the ruling party, TMC, for the tragedy.
The exact number of people who died is not known yet, and the police are still investigating.
The fire has caused a lot of political arguments in the state.
A devastating fire at a warehouse in Anandapur, Kolkata, resulted in at least 21 deaths and 27 missing persons.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah blamed the Mamata Banerjee government for corruption, alleging the fire was not an accident.
Shah demanded a full investigation and the arrest of the warehouse owners, questioning their proximity to the ruling party.
The BJP is intensifying its political campaign in West Bengal, with Shah accusing the TMC of institutionalized corruption.
The fire has sparked political tension, with the opposition staging protests and demanding accountability from the state government.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee government, Wow! Momo factory owners, BJP workers, TMC government
- What
- A devastating fire at a warehouse in Anandapur, Kolkata, leading to political tension and allegations of corruption
- When
- Early hours of Monday, with ongoing investigations and political statements
- Where
- Anandapur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Allegations of corruption and negligence by the Mamata Banerjee government, political posturing ahead of elections
BJP
TMC
Cause of the Fire
BJP
The fire was not an accident but a result of the Trinamool government’s corruption.
TMC
No direct statement from TMC on the cause, but they have not publicly agreed with BJP's allegations.
Government Response
BJP
The Mamata Banerjee government was slow to respond and is trying to cover up the incident.
TMC
No direct statement from TMC on the response, but they have not publicly agreed with BJP's allegations.
Investigation and Arrests
BJP
Demanded a full investigation and arrest of the factory owners, questioning their proximity to the ruling party.
TMC
No direct statement from TMC on the investigation, but they have not publicly agreed with BJP's allegations.
- Location of Fire
- Anandapur, Kolkata
- Date of Fire
- Early hours of Monday
- Death Toll
- 21 (as of last report, may rise)
- Missing Persons
- 27
- Arrested Individuals
- 3 (including 2 Wow! Momo staff for alleged negligence)
- Warehouse Size
- 12,000 square feet
- Materials Stored
- Packaging materials, beverages, and other supplies
- Political Tension
- Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari staged a protest, holding the Chief Minister responsible
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