January 31, 2026 - Asia Commune

Justice and solidarity with WOW! MOMO victims!!

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 Samantha

By Sagnik Mukherjee On January 26, 2026, a massive fire tore through a warehouse complex near Ruby Crossing in the Anandapur area of Kolkata, West Bengal. The warehouse was used by WOW! MOMO, a large Chinese food chain, owned by Indian capitalists, operating across the length and breadth of the country. The fire reportedly broke out at around 3:00 AM, originating in an adjacent decorator’s godown, before rapidly engulfing the nearby WOW! Momo warehouse. Initial reports confirm the recovery of 16 charred bodies, while 23 workers remain missing. Subsequent investigations…

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