Dodgy licences, unauthorised expansion among violations to surface after Delhi fire
A recent fire at a bed-and-breakfast in Delhi has revealed serious violations of safety regulations. The establishment was operating far beyond its licensed capacity and lacked necessary fire safety certifications. Investigators are now examining how these infractions contributed to the tragedy that resulted in at least 21 fatalities.
- ▪The fire occurred at a bed-and-breakfast in Hauz Rani, Delhi, killing at least 21 people.
- ▪The establishment was licensed for six rooms but was operating as a 26-room hotel.
- ▪It lacked a sanctioned building plan and a mandatory fire safety no-objection certificate.
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Dodgy licences, unauthorised expansion among violations to surface after Delhi fireTogether, these violations created conditions that turned a fire into one of Delhi’s deadliest fire disasters in recent years.Published on: Jun 04, 2026 6:30 AM ISTBy Paras SinghShare viaCopy link The fire that killed at least 21 people at a Hauz Rani bed-and-breakfast on Wednesday has exposed a web of violations that investigators, officials and locals said appeared to have effectively transformed the building into a death trap.Forensic science laboratory team at the fire site, a massive fire broke out at a bed-and-breakfast in a five-storey building at Hauz rani village Malviya Nagar in the south Delhi, India, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others.What was licensed as a six-room…
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