Kolkata, May 14 -- West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday backed the demolition of the "illegal" building, following a major fire incident in the Tiljala area that claimed two lives. Paul stated that the government will follow due process before taking action against illegal constructions.

The West Bengal minister said that no demolition would be carried out without verification and adequate opportunity being given to residents to present their papers.

"If there is illegal construction, we will send you the notice and ask for the document. We will not allow you if you do not have any documents. We will surely give a time limit. We are not in a hurry," Paul told ANI.

BJP leader Rudranil Ghosh backed the action against the demol...