Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Discusses Arrest in Delhi Fire Incident
Dhami speaks to Gupta over arrest of Uttarakhand native in Hauz Rani fire case

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta about the arrest of Keshav Negi in connection with a deadly fire that killed 21 people at a Malviya Nagar bed-and-breakfast. Dhami emphasized the need for a fair investigation and offered support to Negi's family.
- 01Keshav Negi, a 65-year-old cook, was arrested in connection with the Malviya Nagar fire that resulted in 21 fatalities.
- 02Delhi CM Rekha Gupta assured Dhami that the investigation would be fair and based on facts.
- 03Negi claims the fire started from a fryer in the kitchen, while his lawyer argues it was due to an electrical short circuit.
- 04Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat criticized the arrest, suggesting that the real culprits are being protected.
- 05Negi and the B&B owner face serious charges, including culpable homicide and negligent acts endangering human life.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed he spoke with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta regarding the arrest of Keshav Negi, a cook implicated in a tragic fire at the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, which claimed 21 lives. Dhami requested a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. Gupta assured him that justice would be served and that no innocent person would suffer. Negi, aged 65, was arrested after he reported seeing a spark in a fryer while preparing food. His lawyer contends that the fire originated from an electrical short circuit elsewhere in the building. The incident has drawn criticism from senior Congress leader Harish Rawat, who argued that the actual responsible parties, such as the B&B's management, should be held accountable instead of blaming Negi. Both Negi and the establishment's owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, are facing serious charges related to the fire, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and negligence.
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The incident has raised concerns about safety regulations in hospitality establishments and the treatment of migrant workers.
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