New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- A few days after a fire killed 25 people in a club-cum-restaurant in Goa's Arpora, the Delhi government on Wednesday has ordered an inspection of restaurants, hotels, and clubs within its jurisdiction.

"In view of the recent fire incident in Goa and the increased risk associated with the upcoming festive season of Christmas and New Year Celeberation, all Divisional Officers (Dos) and Assistant Divisional Officers (ADOs) of the Delhi Fire Service are hereby directed to undertake immediate and thorough fire safety inspections of public assembly premises such as restaurant, hotel and clubs etc," read an order issued by the Delhi government on Wednesday.

The inspecting officers will verify the functional status of the ...