Malviya Nagar fire: 5 patients weaned off ventilators, 1 on life support
Synopsis
Five of six ventilator patients from the deadly Malviya Nagar guest house fire have been taken off life support, Max Hospital Saket confirmed. With 21 dead, 13 foreign nationals among the hospitalised, and two arrests including the property owner and the hotel cook, the tragedy is now as much a criminal investigation as a medical emergency.
Key Takeaways
5 of 6 ventilator patients from the Flourish Stay B&B fire have been successfully weaned off life support at Max Hospital, Saket .
One patient remains on ventilator support; all 15 admitted patients are currently stable.
13 of the 15 patients at Max Hospital are foreign nationals.
47 people were rescued from the building; the fire killed 21 .
Property owner Lavkesh Bajaj was sent to 4 days of police custody; the hotel's cook was arrested separately on Saturday for alleged negligence.
AIIMS Delhi also treated injured persons, including police first responders.
Five of the 15 patients admitted to Max Hospital, Saket following the deadly blaze at the Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar have been successfully weaned off ventilator support, the hospital said on 6 June. The fire at the multi-storied guest house claimed 21 lives and left dozens injured, making it one of the deadliest building fires in the capital in recent years.
Patient Condition Update
Of the six patients who were earlier placed on ventilator support, five have now been taken off, according to a statement issued by Max Hospital, Saket. One patient continues to remain on life support. The hospital confirmed that 14 patients are currently receiving care across its ICU and general wards, with all admitted cases reported as stable.
'All patients are recovering well and continue to receive comprehensive medical care, close monitoring, and multidisciplinary support to ensure the best possible outcomes,' the hospital said in its statement. Of the 15 total patients at Max Hospital, 13 are foreign nationals.
AIIMS Delhi Also Treating Injured
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi also received several injured persons in the aftermath of the fire, including police personnel who were among the first responders to enter the burning structure. Their condition has not been separately detailed in official communications.
Authorities had earlier confirmed that 47 people were rescued from the building before and during firefighting operations.
Arrests in the Case
The property's owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, was sent to four days of police custody on Thursday, a day after the fire broke out on Wednesday. Officials noted that Bajaj had previously been arrested for allegedly helping Bangladeshi nationals — a woman, her daughter, and her minor grandson — overstay in India by facilitating the creation of forged documents.
In a separate development on Saturday, Delhi Police arrested the hotel's cook in connection with the fire. Investigators reportedly found that the blaze was allegedly caused by his negligence, according to officials.
What Comes Next
With the criminal investigation now involving at least two arrests, authorities are expected to examine the building's compliance with fire safety norms and licensing regulations. The presence of a large number of foreign nationals among the injured is likely to draw consular attention and may prompt a broader review of guest house fire safety standards in Delhi.
Point of View
But the deeper story here is structural. A multi-storied guest house in south Delhi with a large concentration of foreign nationals had no apparent fire safety safeguards that could prevent 21 deaths. The arrest of the cook for alleged negligence risks narrowing accountability to the lowest rung of the chain — while questions about the building's licensing, the owner's prior criminal record, and municipal inspection failures remain unanswered. Delhi's guest house sector has long operated in a regulatory grey zone, and this tragedy may finally force a reckoning that past incidents did not.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patients from the Malviya Nagar fire are still on ventilator support?
As of 6 June, one patient remains on ventilator support at Max Hospital, Saket. Five of the six who were earlier on ventilators have been successfully weaned off and are reported as stable.
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, claimed 21 lives. A total of 47 people were rescued from the building, with several requiring hospitalisation.
Who has been arrested in connection with the Malviya Nagar fire?
Two people have been arrested so far. Property owner Lavkesh Bajaj was sent to four days of police custody on Thursday. On Saturday, the hotel's cook was arrested after investigators reportedly determined the fire was allegedly caused by his negligence.
Are any foreign nationals among the fire victims?
Yes. Of the 15 patients admitted at Max Hospital, Saket, 13 are foreign nationals. Their nationalities have not been officially disclosed in available statements.
What is Lavkesh Bajaj's prior criminal history?
According to police, Bajaj was previously arrested for allegedly helping Bangladeshi nationals — a woman, her daughter, and her minor grandson — overstay in India by facilitating forged documents.
