Delhi to crack down on fire safety violations after blaze that killed 21

Summary

Delhi government will crackdown on properties violating fire safety norms after a hotel fire killed 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals.

Key Points
  • A fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals.
  • The fire is the deadliest in the city since 2022.
  • Delhi government will launch a city-wide crackdown on properties violating fire safety norms and building by-laws.
  • The owner of the building has been arrested and a criminal case lodged.
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