A devastating fire broke out at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, claiming the lives of eight members of the same family. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sending shockwaves through the locality.
Details of the Incident
The fire erupted in a rented room on the second floor of the hotel. According to fire officials, the blaze started around 10 PM and quickly spread due to the presence of combustible materials. The family, originally from Gurugram, had rented the room for a few days. The deceased include seven adults and one child, all belonging to the Agarwal family.
Victims and Survivors
An elderly man from the family, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital, survived the tragedy. He was not present at the hotel during the fire. The rest of the family members, including the elderly man's son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and other relatives, were trapped inside the room and succumbed to suffocation and burns.
Rescue Operations
Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes and managed to douse the flames after an hour-long operation. The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit as the likely cause of the fire.
Family Background
The Agarwal family had come to Delhi from Gurugram for some personal work. They had checked into the hotel a day before the incident. Neighbors and local residents expressed grief and demanded stricter fire safety measures in hotels and commercial buildings.
Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. The hotel owner has been questioned, and authorities are checking whether the hotel had the necessary fire safety clearances.
