Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21, Including Foreign Nationals; Owner Arrested
A massive fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on June 3, 2026, killed 21 people, including nine African nationals and two from Turkmenistan. The hotel lacked a fire NOC, had only one exit, sealed windows, and exceeded its approved room capacity. Owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested for culpable homicide. Over 58 were rescued, and 26 remain critical. Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor ordered a safety compliance drive for hotels and nursing homes.
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Malviya Nagar B&B Fire: Court Sends Owner and Accountant to 12-Day Judicial Custody
A Delhi court on June 10, 2026, remanded Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of a Malviya Nagar B&B facility, and accountant Jay Mishra to 12 days of judicial custody following a deadly fire on June 3 that killed 22 people. The Delhi Police arrested the two for alleged violations of fire safety measures and regulatory compliance. Cook Keshav Negi was also arrested on June 8 for suspected negligence contributing to the fire. The blaze gutted the facility, and victims included people from various Indian cities and foreign nationals visiting Delhi for medical treatment. Eyewitnesses reported some guests jumping from windows to escape flames and smoke. Several other individuals associated with the establishment have been detained and questioned as the investigation continues.
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Police investigating the deadly June 3 fire at Flourish Stay B&B in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which killed 21 people including 18 foreign nationals, have uncovered fresh details about licensing irregularities and operational control. During interrogation, accountant Jai Mishra revealed he provided his personal documents for obtaining the bed-and-breakfast licence at the request of owner Lavkesh Bajaj, who handled the application process. Investigators are examining possible collusion in the licence approval process. Mishra, who had worked for Bajaj for nearly a decade and earned ₹35,000 monthly, allegedly controlled day-to-day operations, supervised shifts, managed staff, maintained guest records, and oversaw safety compliance. He claimed all records were destroyed in the fire, but police are seeking independent verification from government departments and online portals. Mishra was present during the fire and later traveled across Delhi using buses and Metro while following news updates.
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On June 8, 2026, Jay Mishra, the accountant in whose name the Flourish Stay B&B licence was registered, surrendered before a Saket court and was arrested in connection with the June 3 Malviya Nagar fire that killed 22 people. Police revealed that cook Keshav Negi had left an electric oil fryer on for about 10 minutes while making tea, causing it to explode and ignite egg crates, cartons, and PVC wall panels. The building owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, had his police custody extended by two days. Negi's bail application was dismissed and he was sent to 14-day judicial custody. Police described Mishra as the 'frontman' who handled decision-making. In a related crackdown, the Revenue Department inspected 452 properties and the MCD demolished 123 properties and sealed 170 premises across Delhi.
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The death toll from the June 3 fire at the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast facility in Malviya Nagar, south Delhi, has risen to 22 after a foreign national succumbed to injuries on June 6. Nearly a dozen foreign nationals were among the dead. The facility was operating without fire department clearance. Owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested hours after the incident, and cook Keshav Negi was arrested on June 6 and remanded to police custody. At least 49 people were rescued and hospitalized, with several survivors still critical. In response, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified crackdowns on illegal structures, sealing 126 properties and demolishing 97 since June 1. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced long-term building safety reforms. Separately, seven people were rescued from a house fire in New Friends Colony on June 7 with no casualties.
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Delhi Police arrested Keshav Negi, the cook of Flourish Stays Bed and Breakfast in south Delhi, for negligence that may have triggered a fire killing 21 people on June 3, 2026. The hotel was operating 28 rooms despite permission for only six, and had serious fire safety violations including a locked basement entrance and unused fire extinguishers. Most victims died of suffocation. Owner Lavkesh Bajaj was previously arrested for culpable homicide. Accountant Jay Mishra is absconding. Victims include a 16-year-old girl and foreign nationals from Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Iraq, Congo, Mozambique, and Liberia. Forensic experts are examining electrical wiring and other evidence for possible short circuit or overloading.
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On June 3, 2026, a devastating fire broke out at the Flourish Stay B&B hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, killing 21 people, including 10 Indians, nine African nationals, and two from Turkmenistan. At least 58 people were rescued and taken to hospitals. Delhi Police arrested the building owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, hours after the fire. Investigators allege the hotel operated without a mandatory fire no-objection certificate (NOC), had only one entry-exit point, permanently sealed windows, and a sensor-operated main door, which hampered evacuation. The hotel was permitted for only six rooms under the Delhi government's Bed & Breakfast policy but was reportedly running around 25 rooms, including some in the basement. Additional floors were allegedly constructed without approvals. Police have registered an FIR under charges of culpable homicide and are examining the role of other individuals associated with the establishment.
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A massive fire at the Flourish Stay hotel in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar on June 3, 2026, killed 21 people, including nine from Africa and two from Turkmenistan, and injured several others. At least 47 people were rescued. Officials confirmed the hotel was operating without fire department clearance, had no firefighting infrastructure, only one entry-exit point, and exceeded its approved room capacity (6 approved, over 20 operating). Owner Lovkesh Bajaj was arrested under sections for culpable homicide and mischief by fire. Delhi's Lieutenant-Governor ordered a magisterial inquiry and a month-long safety compliance drive for hotels, nursing homes, and other commercial buildings. Prime Minister Modi announced ex gratia payments of ₹2 lakh for the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Political parties criticized the government's response.
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A Delhi court on June 4, 2026, sent hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj to four days of police custody in connection with a deadly fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, which killed 21 people and injured dozens. The fire broke out on June 3, and many victims were foreign nationals visiting relatives at nearby hospitals. Police registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, mischief by fire, wrongful damage of property, and negligence endangering human life. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Judicial Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh granted the police's plea for custodial interrogation. In response, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor ordered a month-long drive to check fire safety compliance at all hotels and nursing homes.
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On June 4, 2026, Delhi Police continued investigating a deadly fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar that killed 21 people, including foreign nationals. Investigators are reconstructing the sequence of events, questioning locals, hotel staff, and witnesses. The hotel owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, has been arrested on charges including culpable homicide. Authorities are probing alleged building norm violations, fire safety lapses, illegal construction, and the lack of a fire NOC. The hotel reportedly had permission for only six rooms but was operating about 25, including basement rooms. Sealed windows, a single entry-exit point, and a sensor-operated main door may have hampered evacuation. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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A devastating fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area killed 21 people, including 10 Indians, nine African nationals, and two from Turkmenistan. At least 58 people were rescued. Police arrested building owner Lavkesh Bajaj hours after the blaze. The hotel allegedly operated without a mandatory fire NOC, had only one entry-exit point, permanently sealed windows, and a sensor-operated main door, hampering evacuation. It was permitted for six rooms under the Bed & Breakfast policy but was running about 25 rooms, including some in the basement, with additional unauthorized floors. An FIR has been registered under charges of culpable homicide, and police are investigating others associated with the establishment.
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A massive fire broke out at the Flourish Stay B&B in a five-storey building in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar on June 3, 2026, killing at least 21 people, including foreign nationals from Central Asian and African countries. Several others were critically injured. Delhi Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) under charges of culpable homicide. Officials stated the hotel had only one entry-exit point, and its fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) is under scrutiny. The fire initially was reported at a nearby restaurant but was later confirmed to have originated in the hotel building. The death toll may rise as at least 26 people remain in critical condition.
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