NEW DELHI, June 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- At least 21 people were killed in a fire incident in a hotel in the Indian capital New Delhi, officials said on Wednesday, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
The incident happened in Malviya Nagar in the morning, and the fire broke out at around 8.50 am local time (0320GMT).
A Delhi Police statement confirmed the death toll, adding that over 40 people were rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Officials also said that it was a multi-storey building and the fire was contained.
Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said through US social media company X that “emergency response agencies were mobilised", with "rescue and relief operations” underway.
She said the government is closely monitoring the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as "tragic", adding: “My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.”
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, Press Trust of India reported.
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