CM announces ₹10 lakh for next of kin of deceased, ₹5 lakh for seriously injured
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced financial compensation for victims of the Malviya Nagar fire. She also pledged to implement stricter regulations against illegal construction and fire safety violations.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the critical need for urban safety enforcement and the political response to infrastructure-related tragedies.
A day after the Malviya Nagar fire claimed 21 lives, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of those killed and ₹5 lakh for those who sustained serious injuries.
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