Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire Tragedy: 21 Dead Including Foreign Nationals; Minister Vows Strict Action Against Owner

New Delhi: 21 people had been died in a fire accident, occured in the Delhi's Malviya Nagar region.

Most of the lost lives are foreigners. Ashish Sood also expressed grief. He said owner of the hotel will be arrested for such carelessness.

What Minister Ashish Sood said?

Delhi Government Minister said that the responsible people will not be let go without punishment. This will also be investigated that they have the approval to run the restaurant-cum-hotel or not? Police will arrest then instantly and not a single criminal will let go.

Deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar that has resulted in the loss of precious lives and left several people injured.

My heartfelt condolences to the affected families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those undergoing treatment and appreciate the…

— Ashish Sood (@ashishsood_bjp) June 3, 2026

How much compensation offered by PMO?

"PM Modi has expressed grief over the Delhi fire incident. Compensation has also been announced on behalf of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) offered financial aid from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). This consists of an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.

What Home Minister had said?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences over the loss of lives in the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy. He said that the local administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations. 'My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this heartbreaking tragedy. May God give strength to the bereaved families to bear this loss. The best medical facilities are being provided to the injured. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured.'

Vice President remarks?

Vice President posted on X and called the loss of lives and property extremely painful.
He wrote that he stands with the grieving families in this hour of sorrow. He prayed that they find strength and courage to bear this loss. He also wished a speedy recovery for all those injured in the fire.

What Rajnath Singh posted?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the incident has deeply troubled his heart.
He expressed his condolences to all those who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. He prayed to God to give the families the strength to bear this unbearable grief. He also wished for the quick recovery of the injured.

Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the devastating fire accident in Vivek Vihar, Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of profound grief. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 3, 2026

What CM Yogi tweeted?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called the fire a deeply tragic and heartbreaking incident.
He said his thoughts are with the grieving families. He prayed to Lord Shri Ram to give peace to the departed souls and speedy recovery to those injured.

How Uttarakhand CM reacted on this?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also condemned the fire at the hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. He called it an extremely sad and heartbreaking incident. He expressed deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.