The Kolkata Police has filed an FIR against the caretaker of the multi-storey building, the scene of Tuesday's devastating fire. The state Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said this evening that twenty persons are still missing. Out of 24 deaths, bodies of 21 persons have so far been identified.<br/> Meanwhile, forensic experts have begun probe into the incident.<br/><br/>The West Bengal government has announced two lakh rupees compensation to the families of each victims who died in the fire. The state Fire Services Minister, Pratim Chatterjee announced this in the state assembly today. The House witnessed uproarious scenes following violent protests of opposition members for alleged failure of the government to control the fire and to rescue people from inside the building. The opposition Trinamool Congress, Congress and SUCI members staged a walk-out from the House demanding resignation of Fire Services Minister.<br/>
News On AIR | March 24, 2010 8:40 PM
FIR filed against Kolkata building fire mishap