Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal

On 17 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish over a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal, conveying condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing a swift recovery for the injured. He noted that the local administration is actively assisting those affected. The statement was shared via the Prime Minister's Office account on X, accompanied by the same message in Hindi and Bengali.