Hotel Cook Arrested in Delhi Fire That Killed 21 people

Delhi Police has arrested a hotel cook in connection with the Malaviya Nagar fire tragedy, in which at least 21 people, including several foreign nationals, lost their lives. 

Officials said on Saturday that the investigation found the cook?s negligence led to the blaze. Several other individuals have also been detained in connection with the incident. 

The devastating fire broke out at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in South Delhi?s Malviya Nagar area during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident claimed 21 lives, including



17 foreign nationals, and left several others injured.

During the investigation, authorities reportedly uncovered multiple safety violations and serious shortcomings in the building?s fire safety infrastructure. 

Sources said the windows and glass panels had been completely sealed, preventing smoke from escaping. Investigators also found that the basement entrance was locked from the inside.

Rescue teams allegedly took nearly 10 minutes to gain access to the basement, from where six to seven people were rescued.