Delhi Restaurant Fire Turns Deadly, Death Toll Rises to 21 in Malviya Nagar Tragedy

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 A massive fire that broke out at a restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area has resulted in a major tragedy, with the death toll rising to 21. According to police officials, most of those who lost their lives in the devastating incident were foreign nationals.

Authorities said the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and an investigation is currently underway. Emergency teams rushed to the spot after the blaze engulfed the restaurant, triggering panic in the area and leaving several people trapped inside.

Meanwhile, the restaurant’s chef has come forward with a key claim regarding the incident. According to the chef, the fire may have started following an explosion in an electric stove inside the restaurant kitchen. However, police officials have not yet confirmed this version and said all possible angles are being examined.

Rescue operations continued for hours as firefighters battled the flames and attempted to bring the situation under control. Officials are also working to identify the victims and determine whether proper fire safety measures were in place at the establishment.

The tragic incident has raised fresh concerns over fire safety compliance in restaurants and hotels across the national capital.

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