A viral CCTV video shows a woman entering a Delhi building moments before a deadly fire killed three people. Police are probing a possible arson and conspiracy angle, with four suspects detained.

‘Mystery’ woman caught on CCTV moments before deadly fire in Delhi’s Tughlakabad | WATCH

A devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives, making it one of the capital's deadliest hotel blazes in recent years. Investigators are examining multiple alleged safety violations, including unauthorised rooms, illegal construction and the absence of a fire safety clearance. Witnesses claim hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj reached the scene but did not assist in rescue efforts. Meanwhile, local residents and shopkeepers played a crucial role in saving lives before emergency teams arrived.

Delhi Hotel Fire Probe: 21 Dead, 13 Of Them Foreign Nationals 

Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested by the Delhi Police in 2025 in connection with the case involving the procurement of fake Indian documents, including passports and Aadhaar cards for Bangladeshi nationals. Bajaj stayed in Tihar jail for around 15 days till he got bail.

Delhi hotel owner helped Bangladeshi nationals get fake Indian documents, was arrested and booked last year

On Thursday, teams of Delhi Police, crime branch officers and forensic experts searched the charred hotel building to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to one of the deadliest hotel fires in the capital in recent years.

Delhi fire: Hotel owner drove past ablaze building, did not stop to assist in rescue efforts

Among the dead were 11 foreign nationals. Several others remain in critical condition. Three Bangladeshi nationals, two from Cameroon and two from Libya are still on ventilator. Two Bangladeshi nationals and two Nepal nationals have been discharged.

12 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire; MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh visits injured in hospital

A massive fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals. The hotel illegally operated 25 rooms despite a 6-room license. Co-owner Luvkesh Bajaj is absconding under culpable homicide charges.


At least 18 foreigners among 21 killed in Delhi fire; Police issue look out notice for absconding hotel owner

A major controversy has emerged after the Delhi Malviya Nagar fire incident revealed that the hotel reportedly operated 25 rooms despite approval for only six. Authorities are investigating possible safety violations, illegal construction, and lapses in enforcement as questions grow over fire preparedness and compliance. The incident has reignited concerns over building safety standards and regulatory oversight in crowded urban areas.


Delhi Malviya Nagar Fire: Hotel Had 25 Rooms Against Sanctioned Six Rooms

More than 40 people were rescued from the smoke-filled building, but many were unable to escape as flames and toxic smoke rapidly engulfed the structure.

'Single exit, sealed windows, illegal expansion': Inside the chain of failures behind Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire that killed 21

At least 21 people have died after a massive fire broke out in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area, according to police. Emergency teams rushed to the spot as flames engulfed a restaurant and nearby sections of the building.
Delhi Fire Services launched a rescue operation and successfully pulled three people out from the site.


Delhi Malviya Nagar Fire: PM Modi Expresses Grief, Announces Relief

At least 20 people were killed in a massive fire that broke out at a restaurant building in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. Several others were injured as rescue teams rushed to the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze

Massive fire breaks out in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar hotel, at least 21 dead

Indian PM Narendra Modi condoled the 9 deaths in Delhi's Vivek Vihar due to fire. He also announced Rs 2 lakh aid for victims’ kin and Rs 50,000 for injured.

‘Extremely distressing’: PM Modi expresses grief after 9 killed in Delhi Shahdara fire, announces Rs 2 lakh

Nine people have died in a tragic fire incident in Delhi after a suspected air conditioner blast triggered a massive blaze in a residential building. Emergency services rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations as authorities begin an investigation into the exact cause of the fire.


Delhi Fire: Nine Killed After Suspected AC Blast Triggers Delhi Building Fire 

At least nine people have died in a devastating fire incident in Delhi, triggering a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of the blaze. Emergency services rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations as authorities probe safety lapses and circumstances leading to the tragedy. Further details are awaited as the inquiry progresses.


Delhi Fire: At Least 9 Killed in Blaze; Preliminary Inquiry Launched to Determine the Exact Cause 

Following the information, the authorities dispatched several fire tenders to put out the fire. The cause of the blaze is not known yet.

Massive fire erupts at MPs’ Brahmaputra Apartments in Delhi, several fire tenders deployed

WATCH- Delhi residential building on fire; man, two kids die after jumping to save themselves

Three coaches of the Jhansi-bound Taj Express train caught fire in southeast Delhi's Sarita Vihar area on Monday, officials said. #BREAKING | Delhi: Massive fire breaks out in two coaches of Taj Express between Tughlakabad and Okhla pic.

Watch | Fire engulfs three coaches of Taj Express in Southeast Delhi; no casualties reported

A devastating fire erupted late Saturday (May 25) at New Born Baby Care Hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, claiming the lives of at least seven newborns, media reports said citing officials.

At least 7 babies killed, many injured in massive fire at a children's hospital in Delhi

New shocking details have emerged about the owner of the Delhi children's hospital where a fire incident ended up killing seven newborns Saturday (May 25). According to media reports, New Born Baby Care Hospital and its owner Naveen Khichi are serial offenders and not new to controversies.

No fire NOC, no registration: Delhi baby care centre was tragedy in the making; owner arrested

A massive fire broke out at the famous Gopaldas Building at Connaught Place in the Indian capital, Delhi. The fire broke out at 1 pm IST on Thursday on the 11th floor of Gopaldas Building, located on Barakhama Road.

VIDEO: Massive fire breaks out in Gopaldas Bhagwan building in Delhi

A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Narela area in north Delhi on Saturday, a fire department official said. The official said that they received a call about the fire incident at 9.

Fire guts tarpaulin manufacturing factory in Delhi's Narela, no injuries

A medium-level fire broke out at a paper printing press in Delhi's Patparganj Industrial Area on Thursday, news agency ANI reported. As per reports, one person has been killed in the blaze.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at paper printing press in Patparganj, one killed 

A minor fire broke out at Special Protection Group reception area of 9, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi on Monday which is an official residence of the Prime Minister of India.

Delhi: Minor fire breaks out at PM's residential complex

Anaj Mandi fire puts focus on 'flouting of fire safety norms' in Delhi

A fire broke out in the same building in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area where 43 people had died in a fire incident a day before, news agency ANI reported. According to the report, four fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at same building where 43 died yesterday

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