India — Kolkata Police & Suvendu Adhikari

India — Kolkata Police: Initial investigators; faced criticism and suspensions for handling of case.

Suvendu Adhikari: Chief Minister who ordered the fresh probe and separate cremation investigation, positioning himself as a decisive leader on the issue.

India — Kolkata Police: The India — Kolkata Police were involved in rescue operations, arrested individuals, and are investigating the incident.

Suvendu Adhikari: As the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari visited the accident site and hospital, ordered a halt to construction projects approved under the previous regime, and announced an audit of building plans.

India — Kolkata Police: India — Kolkata Police responded to the fire, conducting rescue operations and investigating the cause. Their role is operational and does not directly affect markets.

Suvendu Adhikari: Ordered a comprehensive inquiry, showing government response.

India — Kolkata Police: They registered FIRs and made arrests, but no direct market impact.

Suvendu Adhikari: As Chief Minister, he directed the action, strengthening his position among Netaji supporters.

India — Kolkata Police: India — Kolkata Police arrested 14 people in connection with protest violence.

Suvendu Adhikari: The West Bengal CM alleged that Islamic fundamentalists were behind the violence in Kolkata protests, a claim that added a communal dimension to the unrest.

India — Kolkata Police: India — Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma was present at Pratik Jain's residence during the India — Enforcement Directorate raid, and the India — Kolkata Police later received a complaint from Pratik Jain's family alleging theft by the India — Enforcement Directorate.