Police make arrest after 21 people are killed in Delhi hotel fire

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA devastating fire at the Flourish Stay hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area resulted in the deaths of 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals who were reportedly in India for medical treatment. The fire, which started in a basement restaurant on Wednesday, rapidly spread through the five-storey building, leading to survivors jumping from higher floors to escape the blaze. The Delhi government has initiated a crackdown on properties violating fire safety regulations, with the hotel owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, being detained for operating 26 rooms, significantly exceeding the permissible limit, and lacking a crucial fire department no-objection certificate. Locals and opposition leaders have criticised the fire department for an alleged slow response, claiming vehicles arrived almost an hour late despite a nearby fire station, though the department refutes these claims, stating they dispatched eight tenders promptly. India's foreign minister is in contact with relevant embassies to provide assistance, and the Delhi government has announced a compensation of Rs1m for the families of each deceased victim. In fullDelhi hotel owner arrested after deadly fire kills 21 peopleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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