External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expresses condolences following a deadly fire at a hotel in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, where at least 21 people die. He says the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is in contact with relevant embassies because foreign nationals are among the victims and injured. The reports describe that the incident involves multiple foreign nationals, including people from Bangladesh and Nigeria, alongside Indian victims.
Both outlets cite Jaishankar’s statement that the MEA is assisting with coordination and support for foreign victims through diplomatic channels. While the focus remains on casualty information and assistance efforts, one report also points to emerging findings related to the hotel’s operations and safety compliance, including questions about room counts versus permitted capacity and concerns about the adequacy of emergency response. Investigations are ongoing, and further details are expected to clarify the cause of the fire and any lapses in safety or procedures.
