For victims of Delhi blaze, hopes of healing turned into grief
A devastating fire at an illegal bed-and-breakfast in Delhi resulted in the deaths of 21 individuals, including 12 foreign nationals. Many victims were in the area for medical treatment, with several families losing multiple members. The incident has sparked outrage over the lack of safety regulations in such establishments.
- ▪The fire claimed the lives of 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals.
- ▪Among the victims were three members of a family from Kyrgyzstan and eight from the same Indian family.
- ▪Survivors expressed anger over the lax enforcement of safety norms that contributed to the tragedy.
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For victims of Delhi blaze, hopes of healing turned into griefAccording to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and Delhi Police, at least 12 foreign nationals had been killed. This included three of a family from Kyrgyzstan.Published on: Jun 05, 2026 8:16 AM ISTBy Debashish Karmakar, Aaditya Khatwani, Ridhima GuptaShare viaCopy link For the 21 people who died, the fire at an illegal bed-and-breakfast in south Delhi’s Hauz Rani, was a cruel twist of fate. With the hotel in close proximity to a well-known private hospital, many of the victims were either tending to patients or patients themselves.Of the nine Indians who died, eight were from the same family.
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