A devastating fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar has claimed at least 21 lives, including foreign nationals. Shocking visuals showed guests jumping from upper floors as flames and thick smoke engulfed the building. Investigators are now probing allegations of major fire safety violations, including the absence of a fire NOC, a single exit point, and unauthorized rooms. 

Was this a tragic accident or a disaster waiting to happen? This report breaks down the fire, the alleged lapses, and Delhi's long history of deadly fire incidents.

At Least 21 People, Die After a Massive Fire Broke Out at a Hotel 

The death toll in the devastating Delhi hotel fire has risen to 21, including 11 foreign nationals. Authorities have arrested hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj as investigators examine allegations of serious safety violations and regulatory lapses at the property.

The tragedy has triggered fresh scrutiny of fire safety compliance, licensing procedures and enforcement mechanisms in the national capital. Officials are continuing rescue, identification and investigation efforts.

21 Dead, 11 of Them Foreign Nationals; Delhi Hotel Owner Lovkesh Bajaj Arrested 

A devastating fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar has claimed at least 21 lives, including foreign nationals. Shocking visuals showed guests jumping from upper floors as flames and thick smoke engulfed the building. Investigators are now probing allegations of major fire safety violations, including the absence of a fire NOC, a single exit point, and unauthorized rooms. 

Was this a tragic accident or a disaster waiting to happen? This report breaks down the fire, the alleged lapses, and Delhi's long history of deadly fire incidents.


Delhi Hotel Fire Probe Finds Major Safety Violations, Missing Fire Clearance

<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>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Seven newborn babies die in Delhi hospital fire, govt orders investigation</strong></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>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></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.

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 massive fire broke out in Delhi on Monday in which nine people got killed and three were injured.</p>

<p>The incident occurred in a three-story residential-cum commercial building in Delhi's Kirari area.</p>

<p>The fire broke out in the early hours of Monday. It has been doused now.</p>

<p>The cause of the fire is not known yet but local reports said that it was a cylinder blast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed condolence to the deceased.</p>

<p>"Extremely sad news. The fire was controlled but 9 people could not be saved. May their soul rest in peace," Kejriwal said on Twitter.</p>

<p>The Delhi government has also announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the next of kin of those who died in the tragedy.</p>

<p>"Inspected Kirari area where the tragic incident happened. Ordered Magisterial probe to fix responsibility. Delhi Govt. to provide Rs. 10 lakh compensation for deceased; Rs. 1 lakh for those injured and their treatment," Health Minister Satyendra Jain tweeted.</p>

<p>This comes merely a month after as many as 43 people died in a major fire tragedy at a factory in the Anaj Mandi area of Old Delhi.&nbsp;</p>


A massive fire broke out in Delhi on Monday in which nine people got killed and three were injured. The incident occurred in a three-story residential-cum commercial building in Delhi's Kirari area.

A massive fire broke out in Delhi on Monday in which nine people got killed and three were injured. The incident occurred in a three-story residential-cum commercial building in Delhi's Kirari area. The fire broke out in the early hours of Monday. It has been doused now. The cause of the fire is not known yet but local reports said that it was a cylinder blast. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed condolence to the deceased. "Extremely sad news. The fire was controlled but 9 people could not be saved. May their soul rest in peace," Kejriwal said on Twitter. The Delhi government has also announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the next of kin of those who died in the tragedy. "Inspected Kirari area where the tragic incident happened. Ordered Magisterial probe to fix responsibility. Delhi Govt. to provide Rs. 10 lakh compensation for deceased; Rs. 1 lakh for those injured and their treatment," Health Minister Satyendra Jain tweeted. This comes merely a month after as many as 43 people died in a major fire tragedy at a factory in the Anaj Mandi area of Old Delhi.

Delhi: 9 killed, 3 injured in Kirari fire tragedy; government announces Rs 10 lakh compensation