The Delhi Fire Services on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) asked officers to conduct “immediate and thorough fire safety inspections” of restaurants, hotels and clubs ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations in the Capital in view of the December 6 tragedy in Goa, where 25 people died in a blaze at a nightclub.
Following directions issued by the Delhi government, DFS Principal Director A. Nedunchezhiyan directed all divisional officers and assistant divisional officers to verify compliance of public establishments with fire-safety norms in their respective jurisdictions “in view of the recent fire incident in Goa and the increased risk associated with the upcoming festive season” and submit reports.
The government also asked Goods and Services Tax authorities and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to share data regarding “pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, temporary structures, pandals and similar establishments” with the DFS. “This will support improved risk assessment, focused inspections and timely preventive action,” the government said.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said they were fully committed to ensuring robust fire-safety standards in the national capital. “No negligence in licensing or public safety will be tolerated. Habitual violators will face sealing and strict punitive action,” Mr. Sood told mediapersons.
