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Kolkata shuts 13 hotels, issues notices to 50 over fire safety violations

Kolkata shuts 13 hotels, issues notices to 50 over fire safety violations

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The West Bengal government on Friday shut down 13 hotels in central Kolkata, asked 16 hotels to vacate, and issued show-cause notices to another 50 hotels across the city and 29 in various districts across the state for allegedly failing to meet fire safety norms, officials said. This comes three days after an early morning blaze in central Kolkata’s Shikha Inn Hotel killed nine people on Wednesday. (PTI) “At least 16 hotels in central Kolkata have been asked to shut down for violating fire safety norms. More than 50 hotels across Kolkata have been served show-cause notices since Thursday,” said a senior officer of the state fire department. The hotels that have been shut down or issued show-cause notices are located on Mirza Ghalib Street, Marquis Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata. This comes three days after an early morning blaze in central Kolkata’s Shikha Inn Hotel killed nine people on Wednesday. Police have arrested the lease holder of the hotel, while the owner is absconding. At least 80 people were rescued. Officials …

15 killed in Lucknow fire; UP govt promises strict action

15 killed in Lucknow fire; UP govt promises strict action

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Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Tuesday said strict action would be taken against those responsible for the Lucknow fire tragedy that claimed the lives of at least 15 people, asserting that the state government would not spare anyone found guilty, irrespective of their position. Speaking to ANI, Khanna expressed condolences to the families of the victims and said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had already issued directions for an inquiry into the incident. He said, “This is a deeply distressing incident. We stand with the bereaved families. Our sympathies are with them, and we pray to God to grant them the strength to bear this sorrow.  I assure the entire state and the country that under Yogi ji’s government, we will deliver on our promises. “ He added, “Strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty, regardless of their position. The Chief Minister has already issued directives to take action against those responsible.  An FIR will be lodged, an investigation will be conducted, and action will follow…All fifteen victims lost their lives solely …

Delhi hotel building owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21

Delhi hotel building owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21

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Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the building that housed the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar. This came hours after a massive fire killed 21 people and exposed alleged violations of fire safety and building regulations. Track live updates here Building owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with Malviya Nagar fire incident. (Delhi Police via ANI) The blaze erupted early Wednesday at the five-storey guest house in the congested Hauz Rani area of south Delhi. Among the 21 killed, 18 were foreigners from African nations, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and more. Police had earlier issued a lookout circular against Bajaj and his wife before launching a search operation to trace them. An FIR has been registered under charges of culpable homicide and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, PTI reported. How the fire occured Investigations and statements by Delhi home minister Ashish Sood suggest the guest house was operating without the mandatory fire no-objection certificate (NOC) and in violation of multiple safety norms. ALSO READ | Delhi …

Delhi Police register culpable homicide case after 21 people, including several foreigners, are killed in blaze

Delhi Police register culpable homicide case after 21 people, including several foreigners, are killed in blaze

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Delhi Police have registered a case under the culpable homicide provisions and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) following the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives, reported the IANS. According to sources, investigators have identified the hotel owner as Lokesh Bajaj. The officials are also examining the role of three business partners believed to be involved in the operation of the establishment. The partners are reportedly linked to several other hotels and guest houses across Delhi, according to the IANS. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

When will Luthra brothers be brought back to India from Thailand? Officials share update

When will Luthra brothers be brought back to India from Thailand? Officials share update

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As Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, Delhi-based co-owners of the fire-ravaged Goa nightclub, await deportation from Thailand, the Indian embassy in Bangkok is in touch with Thai officials as the Luthra brothers were detained by local authorities in Phuket following an intervention by the embassy. Gaurav Luthra and brother Saurabh fled India just hours after a fire at their Goa nightclub claimed 25 lives. (PTI Photos) Track live updates on IndiGo crisis here While efforts are underway to deport the duo at the earliest, the Goa Police expects to get custody of the Luthra brothers by early next week, HT earlier reported. “Deportation procedures of Luthra brothers are currently under process and Goa Police is in continuous coordination with the central agencies,” the state police said in a statement on Friday. The duo had fled to Phuket on the intervening night of December 6 and 7 soon after their nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane in north Goa’s Arpora, caught fire, leading to death of at least 25 people. Detention in Phuket Following their detention in …

Goa nightclub tragedy: ‘Fire erupted on dance floor, people trapped in basement’

Goa nightclub tragedy: ‘Fire erupted on dance floor, people trapped in basement’

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At least 100 persons were on the dance floor of a nightclub in North Goa, Birch by Romeo Lane, when a fire broke out there. The commotion led many to a death trap, downstairs into its basement kitchen, where they got trapped with the staff, eyewitnesses said. At least 25 people are reported dead — 14 of them staff members, four tourists, and some locals. The fire spread quickly as the club was built using highly inflammable materials, said eyewitnesses and officials.(X/@amitspatkar) Follow live updates here: Fire tragedy at club in Arpora, Goa While the state police said the blaze occurred at the nightclub due to a cylinder blast after midnight on Sunday, some of the eyewitnesses claimed the fire started on the club’s first floor, where tourists were dancing. Birch by Romeo Lane is a popular party venue at Arpora village, about 25 km from the state capital Panaji. Most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. There were “three to four tourists” among …