New Delhi, June 4: A significant revelation has emerged regarding the Malviya Nagar fire incident in Delhi. Sources connected to the Delhi police have confirmed that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the restaurant. The investigation team found no evidence of any LPG cylinder explosion during the incident.
According to initial findings from the Delhi police, the fire spread rapidly due to a short circuit in the internal wiring. The restaurant had two kitchens located in the basement and on the top floor, both containing LPG cylinders. However, there was no explosion from these cylinders.
The investigation is still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire, with a detailed forensic examination being conducted.
Tragically, the Malviya Nagar restaurant fire resulted in the deaths of at least 21 individuals. Among the deceased, 9 were Indian nationals, while 12 were foreign citizens from Bangladesh, Liberia, Nigeria, and Mozambique.
Officials have reported that the Delhi police have sent a list of all foreign nationals to the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the repatriation of their bodies to their home countries. The identification of these foreign nationals was made based on passports found at the scene.
The police have completed DNA profiling for all relevant foreign nationals, conducted with permission from their respective embassies. Additionally, post-mortem examinations of the foreign nationals’ bodies were carried out with consent from their embassies.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, the flames engulfed the building’s basement, ground floor, and five upper floors, causing significant damage due to heat and smoke. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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