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Malviya Nagar Hote fire incident: Owner of Flourish Stay B&B, Lavkesh Bajaj, is now in police custody after Delhi Police arrested him in the firing incident case in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar where a devastating fire killed 21 people on Wednesday, officials said.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's Office (CMO) said that the lapses that led to the tragic fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which claimed 21 lives, would be examined with the utmost seriousness, and accountability would be fixed wherever necessary.

During interrogation, the hotel owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, admitted the hotel did not have a Fire No Objection Certificate. Check major developments in the fire incident here.

A hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar caught fire in which at least 21 people have been killed on Wednesday morning, mostly foreigners. Despite B&B license, the hotel operated 25 rooms which exceeded its permission.

NEW DELHI: For firefighters, police personnel and other first responders, it was a race against time as they battled a massive blaze while simultaneously searching for people trapped inside the building. Each passing minute meant more lives were at stake, and increased chances of the fire spreading to adjacent buildings.

NEW DELHI: Screams echoed through the narrow lanes of Hauz Rani on Wednesday morning, with people hanging from windows and jumping from upper floors in a desperate bid to escape the flames.

New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday sought a detailed report from South Delhi district magistrate on the Malviya Nagar hotel fire tragedy that claimed 21 lives on Wednesday, and warned of stern action if any lapses were found. She said those responsible for the tragedy will be held accountable. [...]

As the bodies were charred beyond recognition, the family members recognised them only by their rings, bangles and chains on them.

New Delhi: In the aftermath of the devastating fire at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in Malviya Nagar that claimed at least 21 lives on Wednesday, Delhi authorities have ordered a magisterial inquiry to fix responsibility and announced a sweeping crackdown on fire safety violations.

Following the deadly Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people, Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered a month-long fire safety audit across hotels, nursing homes, coaching institutes and commercial establishments. Defaulters may face closure, sealing and legal action.