Jaishankar condoles Delhi hotel fire deaths, says MEA assisting foreign victims

A tragic fire at a South Delhi hotel claimed 21 lives, including foreign nationals from Bangladesh and Nigeria, prompting condolences from the External Affairs Minister. He assured that the Ministry of External Affairs is actively assisting the affected embassies. The incident raises serious safety concerns, as the hotel may have exceeded its permitted room capacity, potentially compromising emergency response protocols. This tragedy underscores the need for stricter enforcement of building regulations to prevent such disasters in the future.