NEW DELHI: Sealed glass windows, sensor-operated gates that reportedly failed during the blaze, overcrowded rooms, and multiple fire safety violations turned a hotel in Malviya Nagar into a death trap on Wednesday.

Malviya Nagar fire: Officials are examining whether any violations of licensing and safety norms may have contributed to the scale of the tragedy. | India News

Delhi hotel blaze: Residents break windows to help people escape, rush with blankets | Latest News Delhi