Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire: Design Flaws and Investigation Updates
Sealed Windows, Limited Escape Options: Official Explains How Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire Turned Deadly
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The Malviya Nagar hotel fire, which resulted in 21 fatalities and 28 injuries, was exacerbated by design flaws like sealed windows and inadequate escape routes, according to Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik. Investigations are ongoing, with hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj in custody for culpable homicide and negligence.
- 01The building's design included sealed windows, severely hindering escape options for occupants during the fire.
- 02Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik emphasized that the fire's location on the ground floor left residents with limited time to react.
- 03The hotel was a ground plus five structure but lacked the required two staircases as per building regulations.
- 04Delhi Police are investigating the incident under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), with 21 confirmed deaths and 28 injuries reported.
- 05Lovkesh Bajaj, the hotel owner, has been remanded to police custody for four days on charges including culpable homicide and negligent conduct.
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The tragic fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, claimed 21 lives and injured 28 others, primarily due to significant design flaws, as explained by Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik. He highlighted that the building's sealed windows and inadequate escape routes trapped occupants, making escape nearly impossible. The fire originated on the ground floor, further complicating evacuation efforts. Malik stated that the structure, which was five stories tall, did not comply with safety regulations requiring two staircases. Following the incident, the Delhi Police initiated an investigation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). In response to the tragedy, a high-level meeting was convened by the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to form a committee that will assess similar buildings for safety compliance. The hotel owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, has been taken into custody on multiple charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and negligent conduct with fire.
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The fire has raised serious concerns about building safety regulations in Delhi, prompting a review of similar structures.
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