The bodies of 18 victims from the Anandapur warehouse fire near Kolkata have been identified using DNA mapping and returned to their families. This brings the official death toll to 45, with nine individuals still missing. The identification process involved matching DNA samples from the remains with those provided by the victims’ families.
The deceased were from various districts, including East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and South 24 Parganas. Families were asked to visit the Katapukur morgue in south Kolkata for formalities and to receive the mortal remains. The Baruipur police district has informed the respective district administrations about the identification of the victims.
Relatives of the deceased were required to report to the Narendrapur police station before proceeding to the morgue for identification procedures. The district administrations and local police have reached out to the families to offer necessary assistance and support during this difficult time. The victims have been identified by name, including Kartik Jana, Nantu Khada, Subrata Khada, and others.
The tragic fire occurred at a warehouse owned by Pushpanjali Decorators and spread to a neighboring facility linked to Wow Momo. Initial reports confirmed 27 deaths, with additional individuals reported missing. Due to the condition of the bodies, DNA testing was necessary for identification, with pending matches for nine individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and the individuals responsible for the facilities have been arrested.
