On Thursday, a blaze erupted inside a hotel in West Bengal, killing eight people. Firefighters arrived quickly but the emergency exit was found to be locked, trapping guests and preventing a swift evacuation.
The incident is now under investigation by local authorities, who are reviewing the building's fire safety compliance.
The tragedy has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations across hospitality venues in the state.
Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before the blaze was contained.
The hotel is being inspected for compliance with fire safety standards, and authorities are reviewing emergency exit arrangements.
