Delhi Fire Tragedy Owner Defends Role Amid Illegal Room Allegations

Brief By timesnownews / 11:30 AM on 04 Jun 2026

The owner of a Delhi hotel devastated by a deadly fire that claimed at least 21 lives has denied responsibility for alleged unauthorized room expansions. Investigators were told another individual managed property modifications, increasing rooms beyond approved limits. The owner claimed such practices were considered routine and maintained he had no involvement in the hotel’s daily operations.