India, June 9 -- Delhi authorities have uncovered widespread fire safety violations, illegal constructions and licensing irregularities across several parts of the Capital during a fresh inspection drive launched after recent fire incidents in the city. Officials inspected hotels, restaurants, commercial establishments and under-construction properties in North and New Delhi districts on June 8 and found multiple buildings operating without mandatory fire clearances, completion certificates and trade licences.

According to the inspection report prepared by the Office of the District Magistrate, North District, enforcement teams carried out checks in areas including Siraspur, Hudson Line, GTB Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Azadpur and Delhi Cantonme...