March 27, 2010 10:19 AM

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Kolkata fire toll rises to 30

<br/>In West Bengal, six more decomposed bodies have been recovered from the fire-ravaged Stephen Court on Saturday. With that the death toll in Tuesday's inferno has risen to 30. Kolkata police said that the search for six more missing persons is on.<br/><br/> The bodies were found in decomposed conditions and were charred beyond recognition. Earlier, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation said that the Calcutta High Court in a modified order allowed it to dismantle the most damaged portions of the building but with a rider that they do it in presence of residents. The civic body put up a notice board around the building which said along with the removal of debris, demolition of dangerous parts would also be carried out as per the High Court order.

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