New Delhi, March 19 -- Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood has ordered a comprehensive fire safety audit across the national capital to identify and fix existing security loopholes. The move comes as part of a proactive government initiative to prevent fire-related accidents before they occur.

This safety order, issued on Thursday, applies to establishments in residential areas to ensure a uniform security standard. To maintain transparency and technical accuracy, third-party experts will conduct the mapping and auditing process. The focus is on identifying and addressing critical "safety gaps." The order comes a day after a fire in the Palam area killed 9 people and injured 3 others.

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