Malviya Nagar fire news LIVE: Victims struggled to open doors due to digital locks; BnB owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested
A fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, has resulted in at least 21 fatalities, including 12 foreign nationals. The hotel was reportedly operating without the necessary fire safety certifications and had multiple safety violations. The owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, has been arrested, and a magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident further.
- ▪At least 21 people have died in a fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, with the death toll expected to rise due to critical injuries.
- ▪The hotel was operating without a fire No Objection Certificate and violated several safety regulations.
- ▪The building had only one entry and exit point, and many guests struggled to escape due to digital locks on their doors.
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LiveMalviya Nagar fire news LIVE: Victims struggled to open doors due to digital locks; BnB owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrestedBy Shubham PandeyUpdated on: Jun 04, 2026 7:38:51 AM ISTMalviya Nagar fire LIVE News: After21 people were reported killed in the fire incident in as several of the officials warned that the death toll could rise, as several of the injured remain in critical conditionKey Events3 Mins agoHotel, which caught fire, flouted rules7 Mins agoMalviya Nagar fire news LIVE: Delhi CM orders inquiry13 Mins agoMalviya Nagar fire news LIVE: Why people for trapped in the fire?28 Mins agoHotel owner arrested by Delhi policeMalviya Nagar fire LIVE News: At least 21 people have been reported killed after a fire broke out at a hotel in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday,…
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