New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in a fire at a five-storey building in Kolkata and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.

At least nine people, including a four-year-old child and two women, died and six others were injured on Wednesday in a fire at a dingy five-storey building in Kolkata,West Bengal that houses several hotels, police said.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the tragic fire incident in Kolkata.

In a social media post, she wrote, "...I extend my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I wish a speedy recovery to those who have been… pic.twitter.com/spg8NGjyAw

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"The news of the loss of lives in the fire incident in Kolkata is extremely sad. I express my condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of those who have been injured," Murmu said in a post on X in Hindi.