Delhi Police Arrest Guest House Owner Over Deadly Malviya Nagar Blaze
Delhi Police have detained Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of the R&B guest house, after a devastating fire in Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives, including foreign nationals. Authorities had earlier issued a Look Out Circular for Bajaj and his wife as part of the investigation into the tragedy. The blaze broke out around 9 am, triggering a large-scale response from multiple fire brigades. Over 40 guests were rescued from the burning building and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Officials are probing the circumstances of the fire and the operations of the guest house to determine any lapses in safety protocols.
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