Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested, several others detained as probe widens
Delhi Police have arrested a cook and detained several staff members following a hotel fire in Malviya Nagar that resulted in 21 deaths. The investigation is focusing on safety violations and unauthorized building expansions.
Why it matters
The incident underscores critical issues regarding fire safety regulations and building code enforcement in urban hospitality sectors.
Delhi Police has arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a devastating fire killed 21 people earlier this week, with investigators alleging that his negligence played a role in triggering the blaze, officials said on Saturday (June 6, 2026).
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