‘Mystery’ woman caught on CCTV entering building before fire in Delhi's Tughlakabad

Police in Delhi are investigating CCTV footage of an unidentified woman entering a building shortly before a fatal fire occurred. While authorities are examining all angles, including a potential electrical fault from an e-scooter, no definitive cause has been established.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns regarding fire hazards in residential areas and the potential risks associated with electric vehicle charging.
In a dramatic development in the fatal Tughlakabad Extension fire that killed three members of a family on Friday morning, police have unearthed CCTV footage from the vicinity that shows a woman—face covered with a dupatta—entering the building just before the blast and then quickly exiting the premises, all within a few minutes, according to police.
The report maintains a neutral, fact-based tone, citing police statements and eyewitness accounts without injecting editorial opinion.
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