The Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi reported on Thursday that three of the eight Bangladeshis injured in the horrific hotel fire in the Malviya Nagar neighbourhood of New Delhi, which claimed 21 lives and injured 28 more, were still in serious condition.
All eight of the injured Bangladeshis have been admitted to various hospitals in the Indian capital and are undergoing treatment, according to a statement released by the mission.
The High Commission stated, “it is maintaining close coordination with the relevant Indian authorities and hospitals while closely monitoring the condition of the injured nationals.”
The fire, one of the deadliest incidents in the area recently, claimed 21 lives and left 28 others injured.
Among those killed were nine Indian nationals as well as foreign citizens from Mozambique, Liberia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan, highlighting the multinational impact of the tragedy.
The mission said, “hospital authorities have advised relatives and visitors to avoid direct physical contact with burn victims to reduce the risk of infection and facilitate recovery.”
Reiterating its commitment to supporting the injured Bangladeshis, the High Commission said, “it would continue to maintain close contact with hospitals and local authorities to ensure necessary medical care and assistance.”
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, while emergency services continue relief and recovery efforts.
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Malviya Nagar in south New Delhi in a building housing a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel on the upper floors.
The predominantly residential neighbourhood, popular among students and young professionals, is densely packed with shops, eateries and small hotels.
