Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (File photo)
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News1831-01-2026, 16:09

Amit Shah Flags Corruption After Kolkata Warehouse Fire, Questions 'Momo Factory' Money

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the West Bengal government following a deadly fire at warehouses in Kolkata's Anandapur area.
  • Shah alleged the fire, which affected a godown linked to Wow! Momo, was a result of corruption and administrative failure, not an accident.
  • He questioned the ownership and funding of the 'momo factory' and the delay in arresting those responsible, accusing the state of shielding them.
  • Shah highlighted the delayed government response, stating a minister visited 32 hours later, while workers were trapped inside.
  • The fire, which started at a decorator's warehouse and spread to Wow! Momo's godown, has claimed 25 lives, with concerns about fire safety norms.

Why It Matters: Amit Shah blames corruption and administrative failure for the Kolkata warehouse fire, demanding a probe.

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