Police have arrested the chef of the restaurant in the Haujrani fire incident of South Delhi. It is alleged that during the fire, instead of alerting people, he tried to leave the spot. Police are also searching for other accused in the case.
New Delhi: During the investigation of Haujrani fire, the police has arrested chef Keshav Negi working in the restaurant. According to the investigating agencies, he was present in the hotel premises at the time of the incident. It is alleged that he did not warn people when the fire spread and left the place giving priority to his safety. Police are now interrogating him and gathering information about other aspects related to the incident.
Suspicious role revealed in investigation
During the investigation of the fire incident in Haujrani area, the police found the role of restaurant chef Keshav Negi suspicious. According to investigating officials, he was present inside the hotel premises at the time of the incident and was aware of the fire situation. Despite this, he did not try to alert the employees and guests present there in time.
Police say that many such facts have come to light in the preliminary inquiry, which are being thoroughly investigated. On this basis, further interrogation was started by taking him into custody.
Accused of leaving the spot when the fire spread
Investigation has also revealed that when the fire reached the kitchen area, the chef tried to escape from there, giving priority to his safety. According to the police, he neither cooperated in the relief work nor tried to evacuate the people inside.
The investigating agencies are also trying to find out what impact the steps taken during the incident had on the impact of the fire and the safety of people. CCTV footage and other evidence related to the case are also being investigated.
Investigation continues regarding basement area also
The police investigation also includes allegations that certain steps were taken related to the basement area when the fire spread, which could have affected the movement of people present there. However, the final conclusion in this regard will come only after detailed investigation and technical report.
Officials say that all the facts are being investigated impartially and legal action will be taken against those found responsible for the incident.
Search for absconding hotel manager intensified
The role of hotel management in the case is also under investigation. Police are continuously conducting raids in search of absconding hotel manager and chartered accountant Jai Mishra. Raids are being conducted at possible locations so that he can be arrested soon and interrogated.
Investigating agencies believe that questioning people associated with the management will be important to understand the operation of the hotel, security arrangements and circumstances at the time of the incident. Police say that the investigation of the case is going on on many aspects and more important revelations may be made in future.
Comments are closed.