India, June 5 -- The Delhi Government on Thursday said that it would withdraw its Bed-and-Breakfast (B&B) policy even as the police on Thursday intensified its investigation into the devastating fire at one such facility in that claimed 21 lives.

Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra told The Pioneer that the Government is going to officially withdraw the B&B scheme, and all establishments licensed under it will be checked. The decision to withdraw the policy comes despite the tourism department recently proposing a revamp of the scheme.

More than 2,500 rooms across 700 properties are registered under the Bed and Breakfast scheme in Delhi.

"Action would be taken against operators found violating the terms of the licence. If any establish...