Summary:
Of particular concern, claimed sources, were the older markets in central and north Kolkata. Sources hinted that in some very crowded markets where they feel security is lax , there may be policemen deployed at night. Let alone proper firefighting equipment, even basic water sprinklers are absent in most markets of Burrabazar. KOLKATA:Lalbazar has instructed its special branch to carry out inspections of all major markets and malls in the city and draw up reports about their preparedness in fighting fires . The crux of these reports will be to ascertain if measures were only on paper, or could be executed,” explained a senior IPS officer..