Malviya Nagar fire: 2 foreign nationals discharged from Max Hospital Saket
Synopsis
Two foreign nationals hurt in the Malviya Nagar guesthouse fire that killed 21 have been discharged from Max Hospital, Saket — but 15 patients remain, six of them on ventilators. The property owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, is now in four-day police custody, with a prior arrest record that raises deeper questions about who was running this establishment and how.
Key Takeaways
Two foreign nationals injured in the Flourish Stay B&B fire in Malviya Nagar were discharged from Max Hospital, Saket on 4 June .
15 patients remain admitted at Max Hospital, of whom 13 are foreign nationals .
Six patients are on ventilator support but all are showing signs of improvement and are stable.
The fire on 3 June killed 21 people ; 47 individuals were rescued from the building.
Property owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been sent to four days of police custody .
AIIMS Delhi is also treating injured persons, including police first responders.
Two foreign nationals injured in the deadly fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area have been discharged from Max Hospital, Saket, the facility confirmed on 5 June. The blaze, which broke out on 3 June, claimed 21 lives and injured dozens, many of them foreign guests staying at the multi-storied establishment.
Current Patient Status at Max Hospital
According to a statement issued by Max Hospital, Saket, a total of 15 patients remain admitted at the facility, of whom 13 are foreign nationals. The two patients who were discharged had been transferred to the hospital's Emergency Department from another facility on the day of the tragedy, 3 June, and were discharged on the evening of 4 June.
Of those still admitted, six patients are on ventilator support. The hospital noted that all ventilated patients are showing signs of improvement and remain stable. A further nine patients are in the ICU and general wards.
'The overall condition of all admitted patients is stable. At present, there are no extremely critical patients,' the hospital said in its statement. It added that the nature and severity of injuries vary among patients, and that comprehensive medical care and regular monitoring are ongoing.
AIIMS Delhi Also Treating Injured, Including First Responders
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi also received several injured persons following the fire, including police personnel who were among the first responders to enter the burning building. Their condition has not been separately detailed in official communications so far.
Authorities had earlier confirmed that 47 people were rescued from the building during the emergency response operation.
Property Owner Sent to Police Custody
In a significant legal development, the property's owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, was sent to four days of police custody on 5 June, a day after the fire. Officials said Bajaj had also been arrested previously — reportedly for allegedly assisting Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman, her daughter, and her minor grandson, in facilitating their overstay in India by allegedly helping them obtain forged documents.
This comes amid growing scrutiny of the regulatory compliance of budget accommodation establishments in Delhi, particularly those catering to foreign tourists. Notably, this is not the first time that fire safety lapses at informal guesthouses in the capital have led to casualties.
What Happens Next
Investigators are expected to examine the fire safety certifications and structural compliance of the Flourish Stay B&B as part of the ongoing probe. The Delhi Police and civic authorities are likely to face questions over inspection protocols at such establishments. The condition of the remaining 15 patients at Max Hospital will continue to be monitored closely, with the hospital committed to providing regular updates.
Point of View
It is a story of ongoing crisis. The more telling detail is Lavkesh Bajaj's prior arrest for allegedly facilitating document forgery for undocumented foreign nationals at the same property. That raises a question mainstream coverage is skirting: was this guesthouse operating as an informal sanctuary for irregular migrants, and did that dynamic compromise fire safety compliance? Delhi's budget accommodation sector is almost entirely outside the fire safety inspection net, and this tragedy may force a reckoning that past incidents did not.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people died in the Malviya Nagar Flourish Stay B&B fire?
The fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, south Delhi, on 3 June claimed 21 lives. A total of 47 people were rescued from the building during the emergency response.
What is the current condition of patients at Max Hospital after the Malviya Nagar fire?
As of 5 June, 15 patients remain admitted at Max Hospital, Saket, of whom 13 are foreign nationals. Six are on ventilator support but all are stable and showing improvement; the hospital has stated there are no extremely critical patients currently.
Who is Lavkesh Bajaj and why was he arrested?
Lavkesh Bajaj is the owner of the Flourish Stay B&B guesthouse where the fire occurred. He was sent to four days of police custody on 5 June in connection with the blaze. Officials also noted he had been arrested previously for allegedly helping Bangladeshi nationals obtain forged documents to facilitate their overstay in India.
Were any Indian nationals among the fire victims treated at Max Hospital?
Of the 15 patients currently admitted at Max Hospital, Saket, 13 are foreign nationals. The remaining two are not identified as foreign nationals in the hospital's statement. AIIMS Delhi is separately treating injured persons including police personnel who were first responders.
What happens next in the Malviya Nagar fire investigation?
Investigators are expected to examine the fire safety certifications and structural compliance of the Flourish Stay B&B. The Delhi Police are continuing their probe, with Lavkesh Bajaj in custody for four days. Civic authorities may also face scrutiny over inspection protocols at informal guesthouses in the capital.
