• Source:JND

Jagran Correspondent, Gurugram: A family from Gurugram’s Sector 46, who had gone to Delhi’s Max Hospital to visit a relative undergoing treatment, are among the victims of a tragic fire incident. Seventeen foreign nationals were among the 21 people killed in a massive fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday.

Family Had Gone To See Ailing Father

According to reports, after meeting the ailing father, the family members went to a restaurant for breakfast when the fire broke out. The group included Vivek Aggarwal, his mother, wife, two daughters, uncle, aunt, and other relatives, some of whom are still missing. It is feared that at least six members of the family have died in the incident. Vivek Aggarwal, who was a Chartered Accountant by profession, is also believed to be among those affected.

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Those who lost their lives in the incident include Vivek Aggarwal, his wife Tarjani Aggarwal, his mother Premlata Aggarwal, elder daughter Angel Aggarwal, younger daughter Pearl, and his maternal uncle Ashok Goya and aunt Kamla. Meanwhile, Delhi Police has registered an FIR under charges of culpable homicide and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the case.

Delhi Fire

The hotel owner has been identified as Lokesh Bajaj, and the property was reportedly being operated by three partners who also run several hotels and guest houses across Delhi. According to ANI report, citing officials, most of the victims were from Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Bangladesh, making it one of the worst recent fire tragedies in the city.

Doctors treating the injured said eight patients are currently on ventilator support and remain in critical condition. Max Healthcare Group Medical Director Dr Sandeep Budhiraja said most patients suffered from smoke inhalation, also known as asphyxiation injuries. He added that all patients had minor burns, except one who had burns over 25 per cent of his body, who was later shifted to Safdarjung Hospital. Five patients are stable and are recovering from minor injuries.

Investigation Underway

Investigators are currently examining the ownership, operations, and fire safety compliance of the hotel. Officials said the building had permission for only six rooms under the Delhi government’s bed-and-breakfast policy but was allegedly operating 25 rooms, including illegal constructions in the basement. Police also said the hotel had only one entry and exit point, and its fire safety No Objection Certificate (NOC) is under scrutiny.

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