Kolkata, May 13 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a "zero-tolerance policy" against illegal constructions following a tragic fire in the Tiljala area of Kolkata that claimed two lives and left five others seriously injured.

The Chief Minister revealed that a joint committee formed to probe the incident found the building to be completely illegal, lacking any approved plans or safety measures.

"In the fire incident in Tiljala, we formed a joint committee. We have received and reviewed their report. What has been found is very alarming. There was no approved building plan, no basic fire safety system, and no proper electricity system. The structure was completely illegal," Adhikari told reporters here....