Blocked roof exit, cooking heaters in rooms: Probe reveals more lapses in Delhi's Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21A widening probe into the Malviya Nagar hotel fire, which claimed 21 lives, has uncovered a blocked roof exit and cooking heaters in guest rooms. Police are searching for the absconding manager and have issued a Look Out Circular for the owner and his wife amid concerns of illegal construction and fire safety lapses.
- Paid $660 per month for room on 4th floor': Foreign guests recount luck and loss in Delhi's Malviya Nagar hotel fire
Foreign nationals narrowly escaped a devastating fire at two Delhi properties, with survival often a matter of minutes. Many were away tending to sick relatives or had just stepped out. Survivors expressed relief at being alive but deep anxiety over missing friends and lost belongings. The lack of ventilation in one B&B is cited as a potential escape hazard.
- Glass walls, locked spaces and a race against time: How first responders fought the fire at Delhi's Malviya Nagar hotel
A dramatic firefighting operation unfolded at a New Delhi bed and breakfast, where first responders faced an inferno in a race against time. Battling suffocating smoke and blistering temperatures, firefighters, donning their protective gear, bravely ventured to the upper floors and a basement to save those trapped within.
- 'No NOC required for buildings less than 15m': What Delhi’s Malviya Nagar hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj told cops
The owner of a Malviya Nagar guest house, where a fire claimed 21 lives, claims he couldn't personally manage the premises. He also stated the building's height exempted it from needing a fire safety No Objection Certificate. Authorities are investigating fire safety, occupancy, and building permission violations, vowing to fix accountability for the tragedy.
- Race against smoke and time: Inside the rescue operation at Delhi hotel inferno that killed 21
A devastating fire at Malviya Nagar's Flourish Stay B&B claimed at least 21 lives and injured many. Emergency services battled the blaze, rescuing 39 people. The building's sealed design and single staircase exacerbated the tragedy, trapping occupants. Investigations into the cause and building compliance are underway, with authorities promising strict action.
- Delhi’s Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Owner Lavkesh Bajaj detained after LoC notice issued
Owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been detained in connection with a Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people. The hotel operated at nearly four times its permitted capacity, lacked fire safety clearance, and had unauthorized additional floors. Authorities issued a lookout circular and conducted raids to prevent the accused from fleeing.
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