Kolkata, April 29 -- At least 14 people were killed in a fire that broke out in a hotel near Falpatti Machhua in central Kolkata on Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

"This fire incident took place at around 8:15 p.m. at the premises of Rituraj Hotel. Fourteen bodies have been recovered, and several people have been rescued by the teams," Manoj Kumar Verma, Kolkata Police Commissioner, told reporters.

He said that the fire is under control, and the rescue operation is still underway.

"The fire is under control, and rescue is underway. Further investigation is underway. A special team has also been formed for the investigation," he said.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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