West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tonight ordered a judicial inquiry into the AMRI hospital fire which claimed 91 lives and left many others injured.

Talking to reporters in Kolkata, Ms. Banerjee said, the state government has decided to order a judicial inquiry into the hospital fire. Replying to a question as to who would head the enquiry , the Chief Minister said, as the state assembly session begins on Monday, she would not speak much now.

She said, the decision has been taken since people have faith on the judicial system and a tragedy of huge dimension has occurred.

She said, the government has nothing to hide.”

Ms.Banerjee said that police investigation would continue
simultaneously.

She earlier held a meeting with Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh and Commissioner of Kolkata Police R K Pachnanda.