Delhi hotel fire: Mattress seller who aided rescue seeks assistance for losses
A 61-year-old shopkeeper in Delhi is seeking government compensation after suffering financial losses while using his stock of mattresses to help rescue people from a nearby hotel fire. The man and his son acted quickly to provide a safety cushion for those trapped in the building.
Why it matters
The story underscores the role of local citizens in emergency response and the subsequent economic challenges faced by those who sacrifice their livelihoods to save others.
The 61-year-old trader, who helped rescue people during the Malviya Nagar fire on Wednesday by placing mattresses from his shop to soften the fall of those trapped in the building , requested the Delhi government on Thursday to compensate him for the losses, which he estimates at ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2 lakh.
The report is a factual account of a local news event involving a request for government assistance.
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