Malviya Nagar Fire: Owner Lavkesh Bajaj Admits Fleeing Scene, Ran 25 Rooms With Only 6 Allowed

After a horrific fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B claimed 21 lives, shocking investigation details have emerged. Delhi Police confirmed an electric short circuit caused the blaze, ruling out cylinder explosions. The arrested owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, now in 4-day custody, confessed to fleeing the scene out of fear and running 25 rooms despite having permission for just 6 without any fire NOC. The tragedy has exposed severe regulatory failures, putting the spotlight on the June 2025 removal of police licensing requirements and the Delhi government's failure to implement a High Court-mandated fire safety action plan.