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Delhi hotel fire: 21 dead, survivors treated as families search hospitals

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A fire at a hotel in Delhi's Hauz Rani area on Wednesday morning resulted in 49 people being rescued, with 21 succumbing to their injuries and 28 surviving.
  • Survivors are receiving treatment in hospitals across the city, while families continue to search for missing individuals.
  • Families of some injured individuals have alleged delays and inadequate treatment at hospitals, with authorities launching a search operation.

A devastating fire at a Delhi hotel on Wednesday morning claimed the lives of 21 people and left 28 others injured, according to official figures. A total of 49 individuals were rescued from the blaze in the Hauz Rani area.

Our house is right next to the hotel where the fire started. Soon after the blaze broke out, smoke began filling our home. We tried to evacuate everyone, but my elderly mother was unable to walk properly and started complaining of breathing difficulties.

— Abdul MustkeemHarun Nisha’s elder son described the moments leading up to his mother's injury.

Survivors are currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals across the city. Meanwhile, relatives and acquaintances are continuing their search for missing persons, moving between medical facilities. Police personnel who sustained injuries during the rescue operations have reportedly been discharged.

Families of some of the injured have come forward with allegations of delayed and inadequate medical care. One family claimed their elderly mother, who suffered inhalation injuries, was not provided proper treatment for hours after being transferred to Safdarjung Hospital. They alleged that hospital staff asked for written consent to share a bed with other patients.

It’s been four hours, and no proper treatment has been provided to her.

— Abdul MustkeemHarun Nisha’s elder son alleged delays in treatment at Safdarjung Hospital.

Authorities have stated that a search operation is underway for the journalist. The Fiscalía General del Estado and the Government of Veracruz have confirmed that security elements are engaged in locating her. The Fiscalía Regional Coatzacoalcos has initiated an investigation into the incident.

We were among the first responders helping the injured. We broke glass walls to rescue people, but our mother is being denied proper treatment. Hospital staff told us she would have to share a bed with two or three patients and asked us to provide written consent.

— M HusshainHarun Nisha’s younger son detailed his family's experience seeking care for his mother.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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