06 June,2026 02:11 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Police arrest B&B Cafe`s cook in fire incident that killed 21 (Pic/PTI)
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.
On Thursday, a day after a massive blaze at the multi-storied Flourish Stay B&B in the Malviya Nagar area claimed 21 lives, the property's owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, was sent to four days of police custody.
The owner was arrested following an extensive manhunt launched by Delhi Police hours after the fire broke out.
During the hearing, Bajaj's lawyer stated that the defence had not received a copy of the First Information Report (FIR). In response, Delhi Police informed the court that a copy of the FIR would be provided.
Seeking four days of police custody, investigators said they needed information about the hotel's staff, noting that details of only two employees had been made available so far. The police also sought access to the hotel's documents and operational records as part of the investigation.
The defence argued that Bajaj had been arrested solely because he owns the hotel and maintained that the police must justify the grounds for his arrest.
Delhi Police told the court that the fire was so severe that forensic investigations at the site have not yet been completed, according to IANS.
Meanwhile, a hospital bulletin stated that 15 patients are currently undergoing treatment, including 13 international patients. Six patients remain on ventilator support and are reported to be stable and showing signs of improvement.
According to the official post on social media handles by Max Hospitals, a total of nine patients are admitted to the ICU and general wards, and the condition of all admitted patients remains stable.
The hospital also said that two injured international patients, who were brought to the emergency department from another hospital on June 3, were discharged on the evening of June 4.
The social media post from Max Healthcare highlighted, "All admitted patients are recovering, and the hospital continues to provide comprehensive medical care and regular monitoring to ensure the best possible outcomes," the bulletin said.
(With inputs from IANS)
