Delhi Hotel Fire Tragedy: Owner Allegedly Drove Past Burning Building Without Stopping as Probe Deepens
In a shocking development in the investigation into the deadly Malviya Nagar hotel fire, authorities have alleged that the owner of the building, Lavkesh Bajaj, drove past the hotel after the blaze had already started but did not stop to assist guests or rescue teams.
According to investigators, Bajaj told police during questioning that he saw the fire but left the area because he was frightened. The incident has sparked outrage as the fire at Flourish Stay B&B in South Delhi claimed 21 lives and left several others injured.
Delhi Police have registered multiple charges against Bajaj, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, while the hotel’s manager remains on the run. Forensic experts, crime branch officials, and police teams continue to examine the charred premises to determine the exact sequence of events that led to one of Delhi’s deadliest hotel fires in recent years.
Investigators are also looking into serious allegations of safety violations. Preliminary findings suggest that the hotel was permitted to operate only six rooms but may have been running nearly 25 rooms, including some in the basement. Authorities are further checking reports of unauthorized construction and whether the building lacked mandatory fire safety clearances.
Officials are examining claims that sealed windows, a single entry-exit route, and a sensor-operated main door may have trapped guests inside as smoke and flames rapidly spread through the building.
Many of the victims were visitors from outside Delhi, including foreign nationals who had come to the city to accompany relatives receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals.
As grieving families seek answers, the tragedy has once again raised urgent questions about fire safety compliance, illegal construction practices, and accountability in commercial establishments across the capital
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
