Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21, Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Compensation
A fire in a Delhi hotel killed 21 people, with PM Modi announcing ₹2 lakh compensation for each victim's family. The incident occurred in Malviya Nagar, and many victims died from suffocation. Officials said the fire broke out in the early hours at a four-storey residential building.
- 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire
- PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh compensation for victims' families
- ₹50,000 assistance for injured
- Fire broke out in Malviya Nagar hotel
- Most deaths due to suffocation
A fire in a Delhi hotel killed 21 people, with PM Modi announcing ₹2 lakh compensation for each victim's family. The incident occurred in Malviya Nagar, and many victims died from suffocation. Officials said the fire broke out in the early hours at a four-storey residential building.
PM Modi's Response to the Tragedy
PM Modi expressed grief over the Delhi fire tragedy, announcing an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased. 'The loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Delhi is extremely distressing. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,' a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said. Satyendar Kumar Jain, the Delhi government minister of health and urban development, said most deaths were due to suffocation.
Investigation into the Fire Incident
The hotel developer had a permit from the fire department to build up to four stories, but the building appeared to have six floors, including a basement and a kitchen built on top of the roof, officials said. 'Carelessness on the part of the hotel management is suspected to be the cause of the fire,' sources confirmed. Experts said the incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of fire safety norms in hotels and residential buildings.
Previous Fire Incidents in Delhi
The Delhi hotel fire is not an isolated incident, with several fire tragedies reported in the city in recent years. In 2019, a fire broke out in a factory in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area, killing 43 people. Government sources said the incident led to a review of fire safety norms in industrial units and residential buildings. Historical fact: Delhi has a history of fire incidents, with the most notable being the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire that killed 59 people.
Human Impact of the Tragedy
The Delhi hotel fire has left many families devastated, with some losing their loved ones in the tragedy. Witnesses said a woman and a child died as they tried to escape by jumping from a window. 'It was a horrific scene, with people screaming for help,' a witness said. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety in hotels and residential buildings, with many calling for stricter enforcement of norms.