Overview
- The blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. in the Sauria/Jhamtia area under Joypur police station in Howrah district.
- Two fire tenders brought the flames under control and recovered four bodies, which were sent to Uluberia’s government hospital for post-mortem.
- The victims were identified as elder Durjodhan, his son Dudhkumar, a daughter-in-law reported as Archana or Shibani, and granddaughter Shampa, 15.
- Officials said the kuchcha structure with bamboo-and-mud walls and an asbestos roof allowed the fire to spread quickly.
- Police cordoned off the site and opened a full probe with forensic teams requisitioned, and early checks indicated no foul play as villagers cited a nearby Ganga Puja and shut homes delaying detection.