Seven Dead, Multiple Injured in Morning Fire at Tarapith—Area in Shock
**Tarapith:** A devastating fire broke out in a private hotel in Tarapith early Monday morning. So far, seven people have died in the incident. Several individuals have sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll may rise further.
According to local sources, around 4:30 AM, a sudden fire erupted on the ground floor of a private hotel named 'Bidishini', located near Tarapith police station by the pond. The fire spread rapidly, causing panic among the hotel residents.
Multiple fire engines arrived at the scene upon receiving the news. Along with extinguishing the fire, efforts began to rescue the residents trapped inside the hotel. After prolonged efforts, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control.
Subsequently, searches were conducted in various parts of the hotel, and the charred bodies of seven individuals were recovered. The bodies have been sent to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital for autopsy.
It has been reported that several of the deceased and injured are residents of Alipurduar and Dinhata in North Bengal. As news of the incident spread, family members began to head towards Tarapith and Rampurhat. Upon reaching the hospital, many started searching for their loved ones.
Initially, firefighters suspect that **the fire may have originated from a short circuit**. However, the exact cause of the fire is still uncertain. Investigations are underway to determine how the fire spread so quickly, whether the hotel had adequate fire safety measures, and if there were any faults in the electrical connections.
The police administration has already begun an investigation into the incident. CCTV footage from the hotel, electrical connections, and fire safety measures are being examined. The actual cause of the fire will become clear only after the investigation.
This tragic incident has cast a shadow of mourning over Tarapith. Investigators are now focused on how the fire started and whether there were any lapses in safety measures.
