Delhi CM announces ₹10 lakh for deceased in Malviya Nagar fire
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced financial compensation for the victims of a recent fire in Malviya Nagar. The government is also pledging stricter enforcement of safety regulations and action against illegal construction to prevent future tragedies.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing urban safety and governance challenges in major metropolitan areas, prompting potential policy shifts in building regulations.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday (June 4, 2026) announced that a compensation of ₹10 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of the people who died in the Malviya Nagar fire on Wednesday (June 3), and those who have been seriously injured will receive ₹5 lakh each. Earlier in the day, the CM visited Max Hospital, Saket, to meet those who were injured in the fire.
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