No way out: Sealed windows, sensor gates turned Delhi’s Malviya Nagar hotel into death trap during fire

NEW DELHI: Sealed glass windows, sensor-operated gates that reportedly failed during the blaze, overcrowded rooms, and multiple fire safety violations.A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, reportedly operating with 25 rooms despite a six-room license, claimed 21 lives. Sealed windows and malfunctioning sensor gates hampered escape, with preliminary findings suggesting the blaze originated near the ground floor staircase. The building also lacked a fire No Objection Certificate. Read more