Forensics, KMC for demolition of unsafe Bagri, traders resist

Kolkata | Wednesday | 19th September, 2018

Summary:

Outside, a KMC demolition squad stood ready for deployment. On Tuesday, a forensic team collected concrete samples from the market to analyse the changes it has undergone in the heat. We will seek legal help also if the government tries to forcibly demolish the market,” said a trader. Close to 200 traders met on Monday night and decided that they would mobilise support to prevail on the government not to demolish the market. This necessitated “at least a partial demolition” to prevent the structure from collapsing, they felt.A large swathe of the market’s D Block had been completely gutted by the fire..