Prime Minister Modi Offers Condolences Following Deadly New Delhi Hotel Fire
A devastating fire at a hotel in New Delhi has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals. The fire occurred in a building located in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood, which houses a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel above. The blaze, one of the deadliest in recent years in the Indian capital, required eight fire engines to extinguish. More than 40 individuals were rescued and transported to nearby hospitals. The deceased included nationals from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Liberia, many of whom were in the city for medical treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is suspected to be linked to the restaurant on the ground floor.