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IN PHOTOS: Delhi Police begins probes after Malviya Nagar hotel fire kills 21

Updated On: 03 June, 2026 08:49 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Delhi Police on Wednesday began investigations into the devastating fire at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area that claimed the lives of at least 21 people, including several foreign nationals. Pics/PTI

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Police have formed multiple teams to locate those responsible for the incident and carried out searches at various locations across the national capital. Pics/PTI

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Police have formed multiple teams to locate those responsible for the incident and carried out searches at various locations across the national capital. Pics/PTI
On Wednesday, a police team visited the residence of Lovkesh Bajaj, co-owner of Flourish Stay B&B, after preliminary inquiries revealed serious violations of building and fire safety regulations at the property

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On Wednesday, a police team visited the residence of Lovkesh Bajaj, co-owner of Flourish Stay B&B, after preliminary inquiries revealed serious violations of building and fire safety regulations at the property

According to officials, the property had permission to operate only six rooms under the bed-and-breakfast scheme. However, investigators found that the premises allegedly contained 25 rooms

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According to officials, the property had permission to operate only six rooms under the bed-and-breakfast scheme. However, investigators found that the premises allegedly contained 25 rooms

Investigators are examining whether these alleged violations contributed to the scale of the tragedy

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Investigators are examining whether these alleged violations contributed to the scale of the tragedy

Preliminary findings by Delhi Fire Services suggest that the blaze may have originated near the ground-floor staircase, where combustible material had reportedly been stored

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Preliminary findings by Delhi Fire Services suggest that the blaze may have originated near the ground-floor staircase, where combustible material had reportedly been stored

Officials said the fire spread rapidly through the building, although the exact cause can only be determined after a detailed forensic examination

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Officials said the fire spread rapidly through the building, although the exact cause can only be determined after a detailed forensic examination

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