The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that 13 foreign nationals were among those killed in the recent devastating fire in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area.
In the media briefing ,MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "13 foreign nationals lost their lives in the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy." According to the MEA, the deceased foreign nationals included four from Nigeria, three from Kyrgyzstan, and one each from Mozambique, Liberia, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Congo and Iraq.Many of the victims were medical tourists or attendants staying close to nearby hospitals.
Jaiswal said the government is maintaining regular communication with the concerned diplomatic missions to facilitate documentation, provide medical assistance to survivors and extend any other support required.Officials also indicated that around 20 to 22 foreign nationals sustained injuries in the incident and are receiving treatment.The blaze, which erupted on Wednesday, claimed a total of 21 lives and is among the deadliest fire tragedies reported in the national capital in recent years.
Meanwhile, investigators have intensified their probe into the incident. A Delhi court has granted four days of police custody of Lavkesh Bajaj, one of the co-owners of the establishment, to enable further questioning and evidence collection.Bajaj was arrested a day after the fire and has been charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, negligence endangering human life and offences related to fire hazards.
Police are also examining the ownership and operational structure of the property. Preliminary findings suggest that Bajaj owns multiple hospitality establishments and is the sole proprietor of the building where the fire occurred.
The Max Hospital, Saket, issued a statement on Friday stating that 15 patients are currently admitted, including 13 international patients. Six patients are on ventilator support, all of whom are stable and showing improvement. Nine patients remain in the ICU and wards, with all admitted patients in stable condition. Following the fire incident, two additional injured international patients were transferred from another hospital to the Emergency Department.
Both were discharged on the evening of June 4. All admitted patients are recovering, and the hospital continues to provide comprehensive care and regular monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes.The tragedy has triggered a broader review of unauthorised constructions and fire safety compliance across Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said no guilty person will be spared and directed authorities to take strict action against violations.
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