Fresh arrests shake the investigation into Kolkata’s deadly warehouse fire as Wow Momo’s top officials face the heat. Manager Momoranjjan Sit and deputy Raja Chakraborty were detained overnight Thursday, escalating the scrutiny on the chain’s operations following the January 25 inferno.
Housed at Narendrapur police station under South 24 Parganas jurisdiction, the pair endures detailed interrogations. Police aim to clarify their positions during the fire’s outbreak and probe for negligence that may have fueled the disaster’s scale.
“Location tracking and safety adherence are key focus areas,” a police spokesperson noted. “This tragedy demands answers for the lives lost.”
With Gangadhar Das of adjacent Pushpanjali Decorators already behind bars, arrests now total three. Fire officials’ initial report attributes ignition to Das’s warehouse, sparking a blame game as Das counters that Wow Momo was ground zero.
Opposition BJP ramps up pressure, with Suvendu Adhikari’s rally in Anandapur receiving court approval amid permissions tussle. The fire exposes vulnerabilities in Kolkata’s industrial safety net, prompting calls for immediate reforms.
From packed momo outlets to hidden hazards, this story reveals the perils lurking in everyday supply chains. As forensics delve deeper, the public eye remains fixed on accountability and prevention.