Indian Police Arrest Hotel Owner After Deadly Fire
Police filed an FIR against the owner as officials ordered probes and a monthlong fire-safety compliance drive after 21 deaths.
- On Wednesday, a deadly fire at Hotel Flourish Stays in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people, with 16 others injured after victims were trapped behind sealed windows.
- Investigators found the building lacked a fire safety No Objection Certificate and operated 24 rooms despite being permitted only six, with hazards including illegal construction and blocked exits.
- Owner Lovkesh Bajaj, arrested Wednesday, claimed he delegated operations to "another person" and that structural modifications were "routine" because "everything works in Delhi," sources said.
- Following the fire, Home Minister Ashish Sood and Delhi LG Sardar T.S. Sandhu ordered a magisterial inquiry and launched a one-month compliance drive starting June 4.
- Public outrage continues as families demand accountability, while authorities verify electricity department records to determine compliance and ascertain if other individuals share responsibility for the tragedy.
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The Malviya Nagar fire in Delhi claimed the lives of 21 people. This incident revealed that numerous hotel regulations had been flouted. So far, 21 people have died, while some remain in critical condition. A woman screamed as the camera captured this horrific hotel disaster. Watch the video.
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Malviya Nagar Fire: Owner Lavkesh Bajaj Arrested, Probe Widens
Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, was arrested by Delhi Police following a fire that killed 21 people, including several foreign nationals. The incident occurred on 3 June 2026, with authorities confirming that the building was operating far beyond its permitted capacity and lacked mandatory fire safety clearances. Investigations are ongoing into regulatory violations and the roles of other individuals associated wi…
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