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Unattended oil fryer, cook on break: Police reveals series of events that led to deadly fire at Delhi’s Malviya Nagar

Unattended oil fryer, cook on break: Police reveals series of events that led to deadly fire at Delhi’s Malviya Nagar

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Days after a fire at an illegal bed-and-breakfast (B&B) at Delhi’s Hauz Rani killed 22 people, details have started to emerge on lapses and events that led to the blaze. MCD officials carry out a sealing drive against illegal hotels and guest houses allegedly violating safety norms in Malviya Nagar. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) The investigation is now circulating around the possibility of a series of events — a tea break, an unattended oil fryer and a cook who walked away without alerting anyone of the fire — that triggered one of the worst fire incidents in the national capital on June 3. The police now believe that the fire at Flourish Stays B&B in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani area began after an oil fryer was inadvertently left switched on while the cook prepared tea for himself, PTI news agency reported. Also Read: Cook arrested in deadly Delhi hotel fire case, claims blaze ‘began after spark in fryer’ The police have so far arrested the B&B manager and the cook, while …

Delhi fire: 15 patients continue recovery at Max Hospital, majority foreigners

Delhi fire: 15 patients continue recovery at Max Hospital, majority foreigners

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Fifteen people injured in the Malviya Nagar fire incident are currently admitted at Max Hospital in the Saket Complex and recovering from their injuries, officials said.  According to the hospital, 13 of the patients are foreign nationals. Medical staff confirmed that 14 patients are being treated in ICUs and wards, and all are in stable condition, reported ANI. One patient is still on ventilator support, while five patients have been taken off ventilators and are showing signs of improvement. Doctors said all patients are receiving continuous care and close monitoring. Fire incident claimed 21 lives The tragic fire broke out earlier this week at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. The incident claimed at least 21 lives, including 17 foreign nationals, and left several others injured. Rescue teams faced difficulties due to blocked exits and safety issues inside the building. Safety lapses under investigation During the investigation, authorities found multiple fire safety violations and serious lapses in the building’s infrastructure. Officials reportedly discovered that windows and glass panels were sealed, preventing smoke from escaping. …

Cook arrested by police in Malviya Nagar that killed 21

Cook arrested by police in Malviya Nagar that killed 21

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Delhi Police on Saturday arrested another accused in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire incident, which killed 21 people and left many injured. According to police, the hotel’s cook has been arrested after the investigation revealed that the fire was allegedly caused by his negligence.  According to IANS, several other individuals have also been detained by the Delhi police, and questioning is currently underway as the probe continues. The accused (cook) has been identified as Keshav Negi (65), son of the late Bakhavar Negi and a resident of Dilshad Garden, Delhi. 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

Rekha Gupta meets injured survivors; police hunt hotel manager in fire case

Rekha Gupta meets injured survivors; police hunt hotel manager in fire case

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited injured survivors of the Malviya Nagar hotel fire at Max Hospital, Saket, and reviewed their treatment. Meanwhile, police have intensified the investigation, with the hotel owner arrested and efforts underway to trace the manager 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

Owner Lavkesh Bajaj remanded to four-day police custody

Owner Lavkesh Bajaj remanded to four-day police custody

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A Delhi court has sent Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the Flourish Stay B&B, to four days of police custody in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people. Investigators are probing alleged safety violations, staffing details and operational irregularities at the property 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

Delhi hotel fire: Preliminary inquiry suggests short circuit as possible cause

Delhi hotel fire: Preliminary inquiry suggests short circuit as possible cause

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Preliminary investigations into the deadly fire at a hotel in Delhi`s Malviya Nagar have pointed to a possible electrical short circuit as the cause of the blaze that killed 21 people. The officials said that they were continuing their investigation, with forensic experts examining the site to determine exactly how the fire started, as per IANS. A massive fire broke out in a five-storey hotel building located in the congested Hauz Rani area of Malviya Nagar, leading to one of the city`s worst recent fire tragedies. Short circuit under scanner According to Delhi Police sources, the building had two kitchens, one in the basement and another on the top floor. LPG cylinders were stored in both locations. However, investigators have not found any signs of an LPG cylinder explosion, as per the news agency. Police sources said that fires of this nature often spread rapidly when a short circuit occurs within a building`s internal electrical wiring system. While the initial findings point towards an electrical fault, officials stressed that the exact cause will only be …

Owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested after blaze kills 21 in Malviya Nagar after multiple raids

Owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested after blaze kills 21 in Malviya Nagar after multiple raids

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Delhi Police have arrested Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, after a devastating fire killed 21 people and injured dozens. Investigators are probing alleged safety violations, overcrowding and evacuation failures at the property 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

Daily Briefing | Malviya Nagar fire tragedy: Safety lapses, foreign victims and a search for closure | Live News

Daily Briefing | Malviya Nagar fire tragedy: Safety lapses, foreign victims and a search for closure | Live News

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One of OpenAI’s internal models recently made a breakthrough by tackling the 80-year-old planar unit distance problem, first posed by Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős in 1946. The mathematician was known for creating such challenges, collectively known as “Erdős problems”. While artificial intelligence (AI) models have been good at solving math problems, this particular result stands out. Experts say had a human carried it out, it would merit publication in a top math journal. “No previous AI-generated proof has come close” to meeting such high standards, wrote Tim Gowers, a mathematician at the University of Cambridge, in a commentary for OpenAI. With that, let’s move on to the top stories from today’s edition: 21 killed in South Delhi fire Shashi Tharoor on CJP Samba Boys’ magic under Azteca sun 🚨 Big Story The fire that broke out at a bed and breakfast (B&B) restaurant in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar early Wednesday, claiming 21 lives, has proven to be a nightmare for many. An initial probe into the blaze reveals that the six-storey B&B building was operating …

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

‘Repeated incidents’, ‘international shame’: Oppn slams govt over Malviya Nagar blaze, minister assures action

‘Repeated incidents’, ‘international shame’: Oppn slams govt over Malviya Nagar blaze, minister assures action

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The massive blaze at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, which killed at least 21 people and led to several others being hospitalised, has drawn sharp political reactions. The blaze was reported at Flourish Stay B&B, near Max Hospital. (PTI) The Delhi government assured an inquiry and fixing of responsibility, with chief minister Rekha Gupta saying necessary assistance and support was being provided to those affected. However, the opposition parties raised concerns against the ruling BJP in Delhi, and questioning the frequency of such incidents in the Capital. Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said the “repeated fire incidents in Delhi and the deaths of innocent people are extremely worrying”, while praying for the “souls of those who lost their lives.” Also Read | Desperate jumps, no ventilation: How fire at South Delhi BnB spread and choked to death 21, including foreigners AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said locals had to “spread mattresses” to rescue those trapped, terming it an “international shame” in a post on X. Bharadwaj said that while the fire station is …