Malviya Nagar fire incident: Flourish Stays co-owner Lovkesh Bajaj on the run; lookout circular issued as 21 killed

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A deadly fire at a bed-and-breakfast in Malviya Nagar killed 21 people and triggered a police investigation into the property’s safety and building compliance. Authorities arrested co-owner Lovkesh Bajaj and issued a lookout circular after alleging serious violations in room counts, fire safety norms, and evacuation readiness. Investigators are examining whether sealed windows, stored combustible material, and LPG cylinders worsened the blaze. The incident is likely to prompt scrutiny of other hotels and guest houses operating without proper approvals or safety systems.

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