Lovkesh Bajaj Arrest: The horrific hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar has shocked the capital. A night that would forever remain a memory of pain for many families. People trying to get out of the Flurish Hotel engulfed in flames kept pleading for help, but many lives could not be saved.

21 people died, many in critical condition

According to officials, 21 people have lost their lives in this fire. The dead include 10 Indians and 11 foreign nationals. At the same time, 21 foreign nationals have been injured, out of which the condition of 10 is said to be very serious and they are being treated on ventilator.

Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested

After the accident, the police registered a case under various sections including culpable homicide and started investigation. In this sequence, Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of Flourish Hotel, was arrested. Police are now trying to find out whether safety standards were being followed in the hotel and whether adequate rescue arrangements were in place after the fire.

Owner's other hotels and homestays under investigation

According to the information, Lavkesh Bajaj operates many hotels and homestays in Delhi. About 50 meters away from the incident site, his another hotel 'Flurish Inn' is also operating, where patients coming from abroad for treatment and their families stay. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the entry road of this hotel is very narrow. It is being told that the front part is only 7 to 8 feet wide and many rooms have been made in the basement also. Apart from this, residential arrangements were also being run on the upper floors.

Investigation regarding guest house operation also

According to sources, the building where the fire broke out was owned by Lavkesh Bajaj, while the guest house was being operated in the name of Jai Mishra. Police are now investigating the role and responsibilities of both the parties. It is also being seen whether the rules related to hotel operation, license and security clearance were followed or not.

Police reached Saket residence

After the FIR was registered, the Delhi Police team also reached the residence of Lavkesh Bajaj in Saket.

There will be a judicial inquiry into the accident

Considering the seriousness of the matter, a high level meeting was called under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Instructions were given in the meeting that a magisterial inquiry should be conducted into the entire matter so that the causes of the fire, possible negligence and the role of the responsible persons could be objectively assessed. This investigation, to be conducted under the leadership of the District Magistrate, is also considered important to prevent such accidents in future.

Was ignoring safety rules the reason?

Although the investigation is still going on, this incident has once again raised questions on the security arrangements of hotels, guest houses and homestays in the capital. Emergency exits, fire alarm systems, fire fighting equipment and building standards often play a vital role in fire incidents. If these standards are not followed, even a small incident can turn into a major accident.