New Delhi, June 3 -- Delhi Police registered an FIR under culpable homicide and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, where 21 people, mostly African nationals, lost their lives on Wednesday.
The probe into the incident has revealed serious safety violations at Hotel Flourish Stay B&B, where a massive fire broke out in a basement restaurant, Restaurant Lemon Green.
According to sources, the hotel allegedly had a common entry and exit point, raising grave concerns over evacuation safety. The building was reportedly accommodating around 40 guests in 25 rooms, despite having permission to operate only six rooms, indicating...