New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- At least 21 people have died and 28 remain missing after a massive fire engulfed two godowns and a momo manufacturing unit in Anandapur, located in South 24 Parganas district near Kolkata of West Bengal. The momo factory has said in a statement that it has lost two employees and a contracted guard in the January 26 fire. With 28 still missing and fire of this extent, the death toll is likely to rise.

The owner of the factory, Gangadhar Das, is absconding and an FIR has been registered against him, a senior police office said. His phone is also said to be switched off and efforts are underway to trace his whereabouts.

"An FIR has been registered against the owner. He has not been traceable since the incident, and hi...