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Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested in Malviya Nagar blaze that killed 21
Updated On: 06 June, 2026 02:11 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Police have arrested a hotel cook in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people, alleging negligence led to the blaze. The arrest comes after the hotel owner was taken into custody, while the investigation into the tragedy continues

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.
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