Authorities and investigators are examining the circumstances of a deadly fire at Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi that kills 21 people, with multiple reports saying the hotel’s owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, left the scene rather than attempting to help. According to sources cited by NDTV, Bajaj witnessed the fire and drove past the burning property instead of stopping to rescue people trapped inside. Times of India similarly reports that Bajaj approached or saw the building but then fled, citing fear. Investigators are also looking into possible causes and accountability linked to safety standards. Both reports indicate that police are probing alleged violations of building codes and the absence of adequate fire safety measures at the premises. The manager is reported to be at large as authorities reconstruct events leading up to and during the blaze. The investigations focus on what safety arrangements were in place, whether they met requirements, and how the fire spread, alongside the actions of those connected to the property at the time of the incident.
Delhi hotel owner accused of fleeing fire scene as 21 die
Authorities and investigators are examining the circumstances of a deadly fire at Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi that kills 21 people, with multiple reports saying the hotel’s owner, Lavkesh Bajaj,...
- A fire at Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi kills 21 people.
- Reports name hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj as having seen the fire but fleeing or driving past the burning building.
- Sources cited by NDTV and Times of India say Bajaj did not stop to help rescue trapped people.
- Police/investigators probe alleged building code violations and lack of fire safety measures at the property.
- The hotel manager is reported to be missing as authorities reconstruct the incident.
Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj reportedly fled a deadly south Delhi fire that claimed 21 lives, citing fear. Investigators are probing alleged building code violations and a lack of fire safety measures at the Flourish Stay B&B. The manager remains at large as authorities reconstruct the tragic events.
2 months agoLavkesh Bajaj, owner of Flourish Stay B&B said he drove past his burning hotel instead of stopping by to help people rescue those trapped in the fire.
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