He spent 15 days in Tihar Jail before securing bail
June 05, 2026
News Desk
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Lavkesh Bajaj, the proprietor of New Delhi’s Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast, where a devastating fire claimed 21 lives, reportedly has a history of legal troubles.
The 60-year-old was previously arrested by Delhi Police in 2025 for allegedly helping Bangladeshi nationals obtain forged Indian documents, including passports and Aadhaar cards, enabling them to illegally stay in the national capital, NDTV said.
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