No way out: Sealed windows, sensor gates turned Delhi hotel into death trap during fire
A fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar resulted in 21 deaths, with investigators citing safety violations including sealed windows and unauthorized room expansions. The building lacked a fire safety certificate and had blocked escape routes.
Why it matters
This tragedy underscores the critical need for stricter enforcement of building codes and fire safety regulations in rapidly urbanizing areas.
No way out: Sealed windows, sensor gates turned Delhi s Malviya Nagar hotel into death trap during fire | Delhi News - The Times of India
The report focuses on factual findings from fire services and police investigations regarding safety violations.
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