Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has assured Pushkar Singh Dhami that the investigation into the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and impartial manner. The assurance came after the Uttarakhand Chief Minister expressed concern over reports that several victims of the tragedy were residents of Uttarakhand.
The fire, which broke out in a residential building in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. Emergency response teams, including firefighters, police personnel, and disaster management officials, rushed to the scene and carried out rescue operations for several hours. Authorities managed to bring the blaze under control, but not before significant loss of life and property was reported.
Following the incident, Chief Minister Dhami spoke with his Delhi counterpart and sought a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the fire. He also requested that all necessary assistance be provided to the affected families, particularly those from Uttarakhand.
Responding to the concerns, Rekha Gupta assured that the probe would be conducted without bias and that responsibility would be fixed if any negligence or violation of safety norms was found. She emphasized that the Delhi government is committed to uncovering the exact cause of the tragedy and ensuring accountability.
Officials have launched a detailed inquiry to determine whether the fire was caused by an electrical fault, safety lapses, or any other factor. Forensic teams and fire department experts are examining the site, while statements from witnesses and building occupants are being recorded as part of the investigation.
Meanwhile, both state governments have expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The Delhi government has also directed authorities to provide medical care to the injured and support to those affected by the incident.
The tragedy has renewed concerns over fire safety compliance in residential and commercial buildings across the national capital. Authorities are expected to review safety measures and enforcement mechanisms to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As the investigation progresses, officials have appealed to the public to avoid speculation and allow the inquiry to establish the facts surrounding one of the city's deadliest recent fire incidents.
