Delhi Hotel Fire: CM Announces Rs 10 Lakh Ex-Gratia; Owner To Be Produced In Court Today After 21 Deaths

New Delhi: After the deadly fire at the Flourish Stays Hotel in Malviya Nagar that killed 21 people, the Delhi government on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the families and next of kin of those who died in a major fire.

Did CM Rekha Gupta meet the injured victims?

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Max Hospital in Saket on Thursday to meet survivors of the blaze and their family members. After Delhi CM met with the injured victims, the authorities announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the families and next of kin of those who died in a major fire and also Rs 5 lakh financial assistance for people who sustained serious injuries in the deadly blaze.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta met injured victims of the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in Max Hospital, Saket, today

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What is the incident?

This tragic incident took place at the 'Flourish Stay B&B' hotel, located in the Hauz Rani area of ​​South Delhi. Within a short span of time, the fire engulfed the entire five-story building. About 21 people were killed in the blaze, including 12 foreign nationals and nine Indians.

The officials said that the hotel was allegedly operating nearly four times beyond its permitted capacity, had no fire safety clearance and was functioning from a building where additional floors were constructed without informing authorities.

According to official information, a total of 49 persons were admitted to various hospitals following the fire incident. During the course of treatment, 21 injured persons succumbed to their injuries and were declared dead.

Authorities said eight injured persons have been discharged after receiving medical treatment, while the remaining victims continue to undergo treatment at various hospitals.

Is the hotel owner arrested?

Police on Wednesday night arrested Lovkesh Bajaj, the owner of Hotel Flourish Stays, in connection with the fire incident.

During the interrogation, according to sources, Bajaj claimed that he had delegated day-to-day operations of the establishment to 'another person', who was handling billing, accounts and overall management.

The accused also informed the investigators that structural changes, including an increase in room size and modifications, were suggested by another person, who assured him that such arrangements were "routine" and that "everything works in Delhi," sources added.

What did the hotel owner say about NOC?

Bajaj during questioning also admitted that the premises did not have a Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC). 

Delhi Police is now verifying records from the electricity department and other agencies to check approvals, permissions and compliance related to the premises, including structural alterations.

According to reports, the police is also examining ownership and control of multiple properties linked to the accused.