‘Everything works in Delhi’: Hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj blames ‘other person’ in Malviya Nagar fire probe
A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, claiming 21 lives, has revealed alleged violations including operating far beyond capacity and lacking fire safety clearance.
The owner, arrested, reportedly claimed ignorance of rules and delegated operations.
Investigations are underway into structural changes and ownership of multiple properties.
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