A devastating fire at a restaurant in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar has claimed 21 lives so far, with rescue operations still underway.
Locals played a crucial role in helping people escape the inferno by laying mattresses on the road, allowing those trapped on the upper floors to jump to safety.
Delhi Fire Services and police were quick to respond to the emergency, with rescue workers evacuating several occupants from the building.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for each family.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu have also expressed their grief over the tragic loss of lives and extended their condolences to the bereaved families.
