Delhi hotel building owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21
Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of a hotel building in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, has been arrested following a devastating fire that resulted in the deaths of 21 individuals. The fire raised serious concerns regarding violations of fire safety regulations, as the establishment was reportedly operating without the necessary permits. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are scrutinizing the building's compliance with safety standards.
- ▪The fire at the Flourish Stay B&B killed 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals.
- ▪Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested after police issued a lookout circular for him and his wife.
- ▪The guest house was allegedly operating without a fire no-objection certificate and exceeded its approved capacity.
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Delhi hotel building owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21Police had earlier issued a lookout circular against Bajaj and his wife before launching a search operation to trace them.Updated on: Jun 04, 2026 12:45 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the building that housed the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar. This came hours after a massive fire killed 21 people and exposed alleged violations of fire safety and building regulations. Track live updates hereBuilding owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with Malviya Nagar fire incident. (Delhi Police via ANI)The blaze erupted early Wednesday at the five-storey guest house in the congested Hauz Rani area of south Delhi.
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