Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that a compensation of ₹10 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of the people who died in the Malviya Nagar fire. File
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday (June 4, 2026) announced that a compensation of ₹10 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of the people who died in the Malviya Nagar fire on Wednesday (June 3), and those who have been seriously injured will receive ₹5 lakh each. Earlier in the day, the CM visited Max Hospital, Saket, to meet those who were injured in the fire.
Accepting “corruption” in some departments, the CM said that the government is now facing difficulties due to it. “She (CM) states that due to corruption and negligence in some departments, the government has to face unnecessary difficulties. Now, strict and effective steps will have to be taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents, so that the loss of life and property can be prevented and Delhi can be established as a safe capital,” the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a statement.
She also directed officials to make all necessary arrangements without delay to ensure that the mortal remains of deceased victims whose families reside in other states or abroad are transported to their homes with dignity.
The CM said that the government will implement stricter and more accountable rules to curb illegal constructions. She reiterated that the Delhi Government will take action against illegally operating hotels and guest houses, and no institution violating safety and construction rules will be spared.
The CM is scheduled to chair a meeting on Friday to effectively curb unauthorised constructions and violations of fire safety standards. “Taking a strict stance on this entire matter, the government has made it clear that no building owner, official, or any other guilty person found responsible for the Malviya Nagar fire incident will be spared,” the CMO said in a statement.
Published – June 05, 2026 03:40 am IST
