The Malviya Nagar hotel fire that claimed 21 lives, including 13 foreigners, was traced to an electric stove explosion, as revealed by the arrested cook, Keshav Negi.

Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures.

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A forensic team has collected samples from the site and is examining them to determine what triggered the fire at Flourish Stay in Malviya Nagar. | India News

Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of Flourish Stays B&B in Malviya Nagar, was arrested last year for involvement in a fake passport case linked to Bangladeshi nationals.

Owner arrested for lapses; 26 rooms instead of the six allowed, no fire exit. Police say 12 foreigners among victims; most travelled to Capital for treatment | India News

A hotel cook has been arrested in connection with the Malviya Nagar fire that killed 21 people. The investigation revealed the cook's negligence caused the blaze. Several other…

Delhi hotel fire investigation widens as cook arrested and several others detained for alleged negligence contributing to the tragedy.

Negi, who lives in Shahdara’s Dilshad Garden, had been working at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani for over a year, police said. | India News

A Delhi bed and breakfast fire, claiming 21 lives, has led to the arrest of its chef, Keshav Negi. Investigators suspect his actions, including cutting power during the blaze, may…

The Malviya Nagar hotel fire that claimed 21 lives, including 13 foreigners, was traced to an electric stove explosion, as revealed by the arrested cook, Keshav Negi.

The death toll from the Malviya Nagar hotel fire has risen to 22 after another foreign national died. The blaze at Flourish Inn hotel on June 3 claimed 21 lives initially. Police…