New Delhi, June 3 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, describing the tragedy as "extremely heartbreaking" and extending condolences to the bereaved families.

Taking to the social media platform X, the President also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

"The news of the loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the swift recovery of those injured," the President posted on X.

According to officials, at least 21 people lost their lives and more than 40 others were rescued after a massi...