The Kolkata Police’s investigation into the catastrophic fire at a momo factory-warehouse has led to the apprehension of two key Wow Momo personnel. Momoranjjan Sit, manager of the facility, and Raja Chakraborty, deputy manager, were taken into custody late Thursday, marking a pivotal turn in the case that shocked the city.

South 24 Parganas police, overseeing the area, revealed the suspects are held at Narendrapur station for intense questioning. Focus remains on their actions—or inactions—on the night of January 25, when the blaze rapidly engulfed the structure, resulting in several fatalities.

A district police official elaborated, “Our team is piecing together timelines. Were they present? Did lapses in safety protocols amplify the tragedy? Every detail is under scrutiny.”

Joining Das, the nearby warehouse owner already arrested, the tally now stands at three. Forensic and fire department preliminary findings suggest the fire originated from Pushpanjali Decorators’ godown, a claim disputed by Das, who points fingers back at Wow Momo.

Political temperatures are soaring. BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari plans a rally against alleged governmental apathy, greenlit by the High Court despite police pushback. This fire not only claimed lives but has spotlighted systemic failures in urban warehousing safety.

Experts call for overhauled inspections and accountability measures. As the probe unfolds, Kolkata braces for revelations that could reshape food industry standards in West Bengal.