Kolkata: Fire erupts in a Calcutta HC judge's chamber
A major fire erupted in the chamber of a Calcutta High Court judge, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, in the court premises at around 9am. It was located on the first floor of the Centenary Building of the HC. Three fire tenders took three hours to douse the flames, a Kolkata Police official said. Personnel from Hare Street police station rushed to the spot. Here's more.
Forensic experts yet to find the reason behind fire
"The reason of the fire at Room No. 28 of the Calcutta High Court Centenary Building is not yet known. Forensic experts are looking into it," the senior police officer said. The chamber was locked yesterday as it was a Sunday and the air-conditioning system was also not working. So there was no question of electrical short-circuit, the officer added.
