A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say two people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.

Delhi Building Collapse | 2 Dead, Several Trapped as Rescue Teams Battle Through Rubble

Two people have died after a five-storey building used as a boys’ PG accommodation collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area. Around 40–50 people are feared trapped under the rubble, according to local reports, while rescue agencies continue their operation. Six people have been rescued so far, according to authorities.

The building had a basement and five upper floors and was reportedly around 40–50 years old. Repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed, raising questions about whether the work contributed to the disaster.

Teams from the NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD and Civil Defence have been deployed at the site. Rescue personnel are removing debris and searching for students and workers who may still be trapped.

Delhi Building Collapse | 2 Dead, Six Rescued as Teams Race to Save Trapped Students

A five-storey building identified as Hostel Daze collapsed in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, triggering a major rescue operation. The area is close to Delhi University’s South Campus and is known for student PGs and hostels. Reports say around 10 people have been rescued, while several others are feared trapped under the rubble.

Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, NDRF, MCD, CATS, DDMA and Civil Defence teams have been deployed at the site. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said rescue operations were being carried out on a war footing. A nearby building was also reportedly evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Watch the latest visuals from the Satya Niketan building collapse, rescue operations, eyewitness accounts and the latest updates on the number of people rescued or still feared trapped.

DELHI BUILDING COLLAPSE LIVE | Hostel Daze Collapses In Satya Niketan, Rescue Operation Underway

<p>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.</p>

<p>Khichi was arrested by Delhi Police on Sunday (May 26). According to previous media reports, he had fled to Jaipur after the fire incident. Delhi Police had dispatched a team to Rajasthan to nab the doctor.</p>

<p>Earlier in 2021, Khichi was booked as his centre was not registered with the authorities. The centre also faced allegations of manhandling a child and causing a fracture&nbsp;in the baby's left hand during treatment.</p>

<p>Khichi was booked under Sections 325 (punishment for the offence of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a person), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) and 34 (acts done by several people in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 75 (any person having control of the child, assaults, abandons, abuses or willfully neglects the child) of the Juvenile Justice Act.</p>

<h2><strong>Maltreatment of newborn baby</strong></h2>

<p>This 2021 case was registered by a couple from the state of Uttar Pradesh. They alleged that a nurse, Sumaiya, maltreated their newborn during treatment at the centre.</p>

<p>Upon acquiring the CCTV footage, the couple found that the nurse had beaten the newborn mercilessly; leading to the fracture in the baby's left hand. When the couple confronted Khichi over the matter, he threatened them and warned them against taking police action.</p>

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<p>The same year, during an regular investigation, it was also found that the nursing centre was not registered under the Delhi Nursing Home Act. The law mandates all nursing homes and hospitals in the national capital should meet certain standards and obtain official registration.</p>

<h2><strong>History repeating itself</strong></h2>

<p>Three years later, the history seems to be repeating itself as Khichi faces new charges by the Delhi Police under IPC sections 304A (causing death by negligence), 336 (any reckless or negligent action that puts human life in danger or threatens personal safety) and 34 (common intention).</p>

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<p>Preliminary investigation reveals the cause of the fire at the East Delhi nursing care was a blast in an oxygen cylinder. The nursing care also didn't have a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire department.</p>

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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.

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. Khichi was arrested by Delhi Police on Sunday (May 26). According to previous media reports, he had fled to Jaipur after the fire incident. Delhi Police had dispatched a team to Rajasthan to nab the doctor. Earlier in 2021, Khichi was booked as his centre was not registered with the authorities. The centre also faced allegations of manhandling a child and causing a fracture in the baby's left hand during treatment. Khichi was booked under Sections 325 (punishment for the offence of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a person), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) and 34 (acts done by several people in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 75 (any person having control of the child, assaults, abandons, abuses or willfully neglects the child) of the Juvenile Justice Act. Maltreatment of newborn baby This 2021 case was registered by a couple from the state of Uttar Pradesh. They alleged that a nurse, Sumaiya, maltreated their newborn during treatment at the centre. Upon acquiring the CCTV footage, the couple found that the nurse had beaten the newborn mercilessly; leading to the fracture in the baby's left hand. When the couple confronted Khichi over the matter, he threatened them and warned them against taking police action. Also read: At least 7 babies killed, many injured in massive fire at a children`s hospital in Delhi The same year, during an regular investigation, it was also found that the nursing centre was not registered under the Delhi Nursing Home Act. The law mandates all nursing homes and hospitals in the national capital should meet certain standards and obtain official registration. History repeating itself Three years later, the history seems to be repeating itself as Khichi faces new charges by the Delhi Police under IPC sections 304A (causing death by negligence), 336 (any reckless or negligent action that puts human life in danger or threatens personal safety) and 34 (common intention). Watch: India: Seven newborn babies die in Delhi hospital fire, govt orders investigation × Preliminary investigation reveals the cause of the fire at the East Delhi nursing care was a blast in an oxygen cylinder. The nursing care also didn't have a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire department. (With inputs from agencies)

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

<p>A fire broke out at an army base hospital in Delhi's cantonment area early Tuesday (May 9). The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call regarding the blaze at around 3.50 am, following which five fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The fire had started in the ICU ward near the oxygen store and plant on the ground floor.</p>

<p>No casualty has been reported so far," a senior DFS official said, the news agency IANS reported. The blaze was brought under control.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Most dreaded things in fire incidents, for firemen, are cylinder blasts, but team DFS has always taken risks to protect the lives &amp; property of the citizens of Delhi. A fire in Base Hosptial, Cantt, was received, 5 fire units were rushed to the site, the team fought in the presence of cylinder," DFS chief Atul Garg said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and further details are awaited.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This fire at the army base hospital in Delhi comes after the police said on Sunday that the charred body of a 30-year-old woman was found in a laptop cell factory gutted in a blaze in the Dayalpur area on Saturday, the news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The victim was identified as Maya. She was a resident of Gokalpuri and worked as a labourer at the factory in Chandbagh, the police said, adding a call was received about the fire at 3.15 pm on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>(With inputs from agencies)</strong></em></p>

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A fire broke out at an army base hospital in Delhi's cantonment area early Tuesday (May 9). The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call regarding the blaze at around 3.

A fire broke out at an army base hospital in Delhi's cantonment area early Tuesday (May 9). The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call regarding the blaze at around 3.50 am, following which five fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The fire had started in the ICU ward near the oxygen store and plant on the ground floor. No casualty has been reported so far," a senior DFS official said, the news agency IANS reported. The blaze was brought under control. "Most dreaded things in fire incidents, for firemen, are cylinder blasts, but team DFS has always taken risks to protect the lives & property of the citizens of Delhi. A fire in Base Hosptial, Cantt, was received, 5 fire units were rushed to the site, the team fought in the presence of cylinder," DFS chief Atul Garg said. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and further details are awaited. This fire at the army base hospital in Delhi comes after the police said on Sunday that the charred body of a 30-year-old woman was found in a laptop cell factory gutted in a blaze in the Dayalpur area on Saturday, the news agency PTI reported. The victim was identified as Maya. She was a resident of Gokalpuri and worked as a labourer at the factory in Chandbagh, the police said, adding a call was received about the fire at 3.15 pm on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Musaraf Ali, one of the 43 people who died in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-hazard-parliament-house-among-100-buildings-in-lutyens-delhi-with-inadequate-countermeasures-266999">Anaj Mandi fire</a> on Sunday, made the last phone call to his friend -- Monu, asking him to look after his family and kids.</p>

<p>Minutes before his death, 30-year-old Musaraf Ali called up his friend and told him that he was going to die due to fire as "no fire tenders have come yet."</p>

<p>"Come to Karol Bagh. There is a fire. I am going to die. There is no way to escape. Look after my family. I am not able to breathe. I don't know how the fire broke out. There is no way. Monu, look after my family and my kids. Don't tell anyone (about Musaraf Ali) instantly. Fire is in the whole building. No fire tenders have come yet," Ali can be heard in conversation with his friend on the phone.</p>

<p>Ali's friend Monu kept asking him to look for a way to come out of the building.</p>

<p>Monu continuously asked Ali about fire tenders and kept telling him not to worry. In his last words, Ali told Monu,&nbsp;"I will die within a few minutes. Even if I die, I will be with you."</p>

<p>Delhi Police have arrested the owner of the building in which the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anaj-mandi-building-had-no-safety-clearance-or-equipment-delhi-fire-services-266950">fire broke out earlier today</a>, which claimed the lives of 43 people.</p>

<p>"Rehan and his manager Furkan have been arrested. The police are also interrogating brothers of Rehan -- Shan and Imran. We are also looking for those who were running the factory. We are investigating the matter. From the information we have, more or less there is no possibility of more bodies being recovered," DCP, North, Monika Bhardwaj told reporters.</p>

<p>According to police, there was some part of the building, which Rehan had not given on rent.</p>

<p>A case has been registered under Section 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code against building owner Rehan, who had absconded after the fire broke out.</p>

<p>As many as 43 people died after the fire broke out in the factory at Anaj Mandi here in the wee hours on Sunday.</p>

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Musaraf Ali, one of the 43 people who died in Anaj Mandi fire on Sunday, made the last phone call to his friend -- Monu, asking him to look after his family and kids.

Musaraf Ali, one of the 43 people who died in Anaj Mandi fire on Sunday, made the last phone call to his friend -- Monu, asking him to look after his family and kids. Minutes before his death, 30-year-old Musaraf Ali called up his friend and told him that he was going to die due to fire as "no fire tenders have come yet." "Come to Karol Bagh. There is a fire. I am going to die. There is no way to escape. Look after my family. I am not able to breathe. I don't know how the fire broke out. There is no way. Monu, look after my family and my kids. Don't tell anyone (about Musaraf Ali) instantly. Fire is in the whole building. No fire tenders have come yet," Ali can be heard in conversation with his friend on the phone. Ali's friend Monu kept asking him to look for a way to come out of the building. Monu continuously asked Ali about fire tenders and kept telling him not to worry. In his last words, Ali told Monu, "I will die within a few minutes. Even if I die, I will be with you." Delhi Police have arrested the owner of the building in which the fire broke out earlier today, which claimed the lives of 43 people. "Rehan and his manager Furkan have been arrested. The police are also interrogating brothers of Rehan -- Shan and Imran. We are also looking for those who were running the factory. We are investigating the matter. From the information we have, more or less there is no possibility of more bodies being recovered," DCP, North, Monika Bhardwaj told reporters. According to police, there was some part of the building, which Rehan had not given on rent. A case has been registered under Section 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code against building owner Rehan, who had absconded after the fire broke out. As many as 43 people died after the fire broke out in the factory at Anaj Mandi here in the wee hours on Sunday.

'Look after my family, kids': Delhi fire victim told friend in last phone call

<p>Two persons were rushed to hospital after a fire break broke out at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/32-killed-in-a-major-fire-in-anaj-mandi-area-of-delhi-266886">Anaj Mandi</a> on Monday in the same premises where 43 were killed in a massive blaze on Sunday.</p>

<p>Soon after receiving the call of fire, four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.</p>

<p>Speaking about the rescue operation, Delhi Police Constable Naresh said: "When we received a PCR call, we immediately reached the spot with Station House Officer. Fire tenders too rushed to the spot."</p>

<p>"We were told by the SHO to save as many people as we can. We found a way to enter the building. We first rescued a person from the building where the fire broke out and then two other persons from the backside, who were shifted to a hospital for medical aid," he said.</p>

<p>This was the third incident of fire in three days at Anaj Mandi.</p>

<p>At least 43 people died after a massive fire broke out in the factory on Sunday morning, police said.Around 62 people were rescued from the building by fire tenders.</p>

<p>34 dead were confirmed by the Lok Nayak Hospital and 9 by the Lady Hardinge Hospital, police said.</p>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/magisterial-probe-ordered-into-anaj-mandi-fire-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-266943">Arvind Kejriwal</a> had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to families of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.</p>

<p>Additional assistance of Rs 1 lakh had also been announced to those injured.</p>

<p>The Delhi government has also ordered a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/magisterial-probe-ordered-into-anaj-mandi-fire-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-266943">magisterial inquiry</a> into the incident and sought a report within seven days.</p>


Two persons were rushed to hospital after a fire break broke out at Anaj Mandi on Monday in the same premises where 43 were killed in a massive blaze on Sunday. Soon after receiving the call of fire, four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Two persons were rushed to hospital after a fire break broke out at Anaj Mandi on Monday in the same premises where 43 were killed in a massive blaze on Sunday. Soon after receiving the call of fire, four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Speaking about the rescue operation, Delhi Police Constable Naresh said: "When we received a PCR call, we immediately reached the spot with Station House Officer. Fire tenders too rushed to the spot." "We were told by the SHO to save as many people as we can. We found a way to enter the building. We first rescued a person from the building where the fire broke out and then two other persons from the backside, who were shifted to a hospital for medical aid," he said. This was the third incident of fire in three days at Anaj Mandi. At least 43 people died after a massive fire broke out in the factory on Sunday morning, police said.Around 62 people were rescued from the building by fire tenders. 34 dead were confirmed by the Lok Nayak Hospital and 9 by the Lady Hardinge Hospital, police said. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to families of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident. Additional assistance of Rs 1 lakh had also been announced to those injured. The Delhi government has also ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident and sought a report within seven days.

Two rushed to hospital after fire breaks out at Anaj Mandi building again

<p>Delhi Police on Sunday arrested the owner of the building in which a fire broke out earlier today, which claimed the lives of 43 people.</p>

<p>"Rehan and his manager Furkan have been arrested. The police are also interrogating brothers of Rehan -- Shan and Imran. We are also looking for those who were running the factory. We are investigating the matter. From the information we have, more or less there is no possibility of more bodies being recovered," DCP, North, Monika Bhardwaj told reporters.</p>

<p>According to police there was some part of the building which Rehan had not given on rent.</p>

<p>A case has been registered under Section 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code against building owner Rehan, who had absconded after the fire broke out.</p>

<p>As many as 43 people died after the fire broke out in the factory at Anaj Mandi here in the wee hours on Sunday.&nbsp;<br />
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Delhi Police on Sunday arrested the owner of the building in which a fire broke out earlier today, which claimed the lives of 43 people. "Rehan and his manager Furkan have been arrested.

Delhi Police on Sunday arrested the owner of the building in which a fire broke out earlier today, which claimed the lives of 43 people. "Rehan and his manager Furkan have been arrested. The police are also interrogating brothers of Rehan -- Shan and Imran. We are also looking for those who were running the factory. We are investigating the matter. From the information we have, more or less there is no possibility of more bodies being recovered," DCP, North, Monika Bhardwaj told reporters. According to police there was some part of the building which Rehan had not given on rent. A case has been registered under Section 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code against building owner Rehan, who had absconded after the fire broke out. As many as 43 people died after the fire broke out in the factory at Anaj Mandi here in the wee hours on Sunday.

Anaj Mandi fire: Delhi Police arrest building owner, his manager

<p>Delhi Fire Service on Saturday deployed 20 fire tenders to spray water on trees and roads at polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels.</p>

<p>The fire tenders have been deployed at Rohini, Dwarka, Okhla Phase II, Punjabi Bagh, Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur, Jahangir Puri, RK Puram, Bawana, Narela, Mundka and Mayapuri.</p>

<p>People residing in the national capital were breathing polluted air for the third consecutive day on Saturday with overall AQI at 326, which falls in the `very poor` category, at 9 in the morning.</p>

<p>At Lodhi Road, the AQI was 317 while in Chandni Chowk, the pollution level was around 346. Around IIT Delhi and Airport Terminal 3, the AQI was 319 and 328 respectively, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).&nbsp;</p>

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Delhi Fire Service on Saturday deployed 20 fire tenders to spray water on trees and roads at polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels.

Delhi Fire Service on Saturday deployed 20 fire tenders to spray water on trees and roads at polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels. The fire tenders have been deployed at Rohini, Dwarka, Okhla Phase II, Punjabi Bagh, Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur, Jahangir Puri, RK Puram, Bawana, Narela, Mundka and Mayapuri. People residing in the national capital were breathing polluted air for the third consecutive day on Saturday with overall AQI at 326, which falls in the `very poor` category, at 9 in the morning. At Lodhi Road, the AQI was 317 while in Chandni Chowk, the pollution level was around 346. Around IIT Delhi and Airport Terminal 3, the AQI was 319 and 328 respectively, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Delhi Fire Service deploys 20 fire tenders across city to counter air pollution

<p>Delhi chief fire officer has asked&nbsp;all the offices of Delhi Fire Service to carry out inspection/visit at restaurants in their respective localities,&nbsp;especially crowded places.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi fire service&#39;s decision comes after the massive fire at a roof-top pub in Mumbai in which 14 people lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All offices of Delhi Fire Service have been asked to carry out inspection/visit at restaurants in their respective area, specially in crowded places: GC Mishra, Chief Fire Officer (File Pic) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/LNpzLLFoul">pic.twitter.com/LNpzLLFoul</a></p>
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<p>Earlier the Chief Fire Officer had said that in National Building Code buildings with 50 plus seats must get No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade. He said that certificates were issued to only 400 eateries so far.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Won&#39;t comment on no. of eateries,there maybe 5000+ but in National Building Code only buildings w/50+ seats are under legal obligation to get NOC from fire brigade. We were referred diff cases out of which we gave fire safety certificates to 400 eateries-Chief Fire Officer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/0SbGo0kSdo">pic.twitter.com/0SbGo0kSdo</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Especially in congested localities like Hauz Khas, Khan Market, GK, Rajouri, many restaurants have come up, which are say licensed for 48 seats, since seats are less than 50 they are under no legal obligation to obtain NOC from fire brigade: GC Mishra, Chief Fire Officer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/tUk82dC5pI">pic.twitter.com/tUk82dC5pI</a></p>
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<p>The fire that broke out in Mumbai highlighted the vulnerability of illegal occupations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis&nbsp;had assured to take action against errant civic officials and the owners of the pub. He had also ordered safety audit of all such structures in the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have booked a fire against the pub owners, also five&nbsp;officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were suspended for running out the pub in an illegal space.&nbsp;</p>


Taking precautionary measures from the Mumbai fires the Delhi Chief Fire Officer, GC Mishra has said that all offices of Delhi Fire Service have been asked to carry out inspection/ visit at restaurants?in their respective area

Delhi chief fire officer has asked all the offices of Delhi Fire Service to carry out inspection/visit at restaurants in their respective localities, especially crowded places. The Delhi fire service's decision comes after the massive fire at a roof-top pub in Mumbai in which 14 people lost their lives. All offices of Delhi Fire Service have been asked to carry out inspection/visit at restaurants in their respective area, specially in crowded places: GC Mishra, Chief Fire Officer (File Pic) #Delhi pic.twitter.com/LNpzLLFoul — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × Earlier the Chief Fire Officer had said that in National Building Code buildings with 50 plus seats must get No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade. He said that certificates were issued to only 400 eateries so far. Won't comment on no. of eateries,there maybe 5000+ but in National Building Code only buildings w/50+ seats are under legal obligation to get NOC from fire brigade. We were referred diff cases out of which we gave fire safety certificates to 400 eateries-Chief Fire Officer #Delhi pic.twitter.com/0SbGo0kSdo — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × Especially in congested localities like Hauz Khas, Khan Market, GK, Rajouri, many restaurants have come up, which are say licensed for 48 seats, since seats are less than 50 they are under no legal obligation to obtain NOC from fire brigade: GC Mishra, Chief Fire Officer #Delhi pic.twitter.com/tUk82dC5pI — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × The fire that broke out in Mumbai highlighted the vulnerability of illegal occupations. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had assured to take action against errant civic officials and the owners of the pub. He had also ordered safety audit of all such structures in the city. The police have booked a fire against the pub owners, also five officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were suspended for running out the pub in an illegal space.

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