Mathura, June 11 -- Authorities in Mathura have launched a week-long special drive to inspect fire safety arrangements in hotels and guesthouses across the district, following the recent fire incident in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which claimed 23 lives.

City Magistrate Anupam Mishra said the inspections are being carried out jointly with the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) to ensure strict compliance with fire safety norms. He said the drive aims to verify not only whether fire safety equipment has been installed in hospitality establishments but also whether such systems are functional and maintained as per prescribed standards.

"A special week-long drive is being conducted to check fire safety standards in all hotels and guesthouses in Mathura....