Eight dead in hotel fire in West Bengal, India

A fire in a hotel in the Indian state of West Bengal has reportedly claimed the lives of at least eight people. This is reported by local authorities and confirmed by multiple news sources.

The victims were staying at the hotel as part of a pilgrimage honoring the Hindu god Shiva. The fire has resulted in a tragedy for this group.

In addition to the fire incident, a stampede was reported at a Shiva temple, where seven other people died in the panic and another nineteen were injured during the event. These occurrences took place simultaneously in the context of religious celebrations.