Delhi police search for absconding accountant as hotel fire probe widens

DELHI — Investigators in Delhi have expanded their inquiry into a hotel fire, focusing on safety violations detailed in a First Information Report (FIR) and launching a search for an absconding hotel accountant.

The criminal investigation has widened as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the blaze. The registered FIR has formally flagged multiple safety violations at the establishment, prompting deeper scrutiny into the hotel's compliance with safety regulations.

As part of the expanded probe, police are actively searching for the hotel's accountant, who went missing after the incident. Investigators believe the accountant could provide critical details regarding the hotel's management and safety operations.

The incident has triggered a broader discussion on safety compliance across lodging facilities in the region. Authorities have indicated that the ongoing investigation will thoroughly examine all safety lapses identified at the site.

The search remains active as investigators continue to trace the individual's whereabouts. Further details regarding the investigation are expected to be released as the police proceed with their inquiries into the safety violations and search for the missing staff member.