Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Arrested cook taken to scene for reconstruction and questioning
Delhi police have arrested hotel cook Keshav Negi in connection with the Malviya Nagar fire that claimed 21 lives.
Investigators believe Negi's negligence, specifically a cooking gas leak, ignited the blaze.
The owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, is also in custody.
The incident highlighted severe fire safety lapses at the establishment.
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