Death traps behind glass facades: Delhi hotel hubs exposed to fire risk

TOI spot check finds widespread fire safety and structural violations in Delhi’s budget hotel hubs Mahipalpur and Paharganj, raising disaster risk.Affordable hospitality hubs in Delhi, like Mahipalpur and Paharganj, are rife with fire safety violations, including sealed windows and inadequate firefighting equipment. These conditions mirror those that led to a fatal blaze in Hauz Rani, raising concerns about potential catastrophes due to poor ventilation, narrow access, and delayed emergency responses. Read more