A Delhi court has sent Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the Flourish Stay, to four days of police custody in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people. Investigators are probing alleged safety violations, staffing details and operational irregularities at the property
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x day after a massive fire broke out at the multi-storied Flourish Stay B&B, which claimed 21 lives in the Malviya Nagar area, the property's owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, has been sent to four days of police custody, officials said on Thursday.
According to IANS, Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested after a massive manhunt by Delhi Police, which conducted raids across the national capital. He was produced before a Delhi court on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the accused man's lawyer said that they had not received a copy of the First Information Report (FIR), to which Delhi Police said that they would provide a copy of the FIR.
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Accused sent to police custody for four daysÂ
Seeking Bajaj's four-day custody, the police have sought information about the hotel staff, saying that details of only two staff members have been provided so far.
According to IANS, investigation agencies are also seeking information related to the hotel's documents and records.
Stating that Lavkesh Bajaj is the owner of the hotel, his lawyer argued that Delhi Police must explain why Bajaj was arrested.Â
According to the defence, Bajaj has been arrested solely because he owns the hotel. Delhi Police stated that the fire was so severe that the forensic investigation has not yet been completed.
Forensic team is yet to begin the initial investigation
The police informed the court that the hotel staff needed to be questioned, as the hotel was being operated under Lavkesh Bajaj's supervision. While seeking his remand, the police told the court that the investigation is still at an initial stage.
Officials said, "The forensic experts have not yet been able to begin a detailed examination, and the staff were working under his instructions. Therefore, custodial interrogation is necessary for the investigation," as cited by IANS.Â
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