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Tragic Malviya Nagar Fire Reveals Serious Safety Lapses
Malviya Nagar fire: Building's sealed windows trapped victims, says CFO
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A fire at Flourish Stays Hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, resulted in 21 fatalities and 28 injuries. Investigations reveal that sealed windows hindered escape, prompting the establishment of a high-powered committee to assess similar buildings. The hotel owner faces serious charges and is in police custody.
- 01The fire occurred in a ground plus five building, which lacked proper escape routes due to sealed windows.
- 02A total of 21 people died and 28 were injured in the fire incident.
- 03Delhi's Lieutenant Governor initiated a high-powered committee to survey buildings with similar safety issues.
- 04Hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj has been remanded to police custody for four days and faces multiple charges including culpable homicide.
- 05The investigation is being conducted under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by the Delhi police.
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The recent fire at Flourish Stays Hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, has raised serious concerns about building safety regulations. Chief Fire Officer AK Malik reported that the building's design, particularly the permanently sealed windows, severely restricted occupants' ability to escape during the blaze. The fire, which started on the ground floor, resulted in 21 deaths and 28 injuries. Following the tragedy, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor convened a meeting to establish a high-powered committee, led by the District Magistrate, to survey similar buildings for safety compliance. Meanwhile, hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj has been arrested and remanded to four days in police custody, facing charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including culpable homicide and negligence. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the need for stringent safety measures in buildings across the city.
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The fire incident has highlighted serious safety lapses in building regulations, prompting urgent reviews and potential reforms.
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