The Observer Post

As thick black smoke rose from the Flourish Stay bed and breakfast in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, panic spread quickly. Guests trapped inside the five-storey building screamed for help from windows as flames swallowed parts of the hotel.

Before fire officials reached the spot, it was local residents, shopkeepers and workers who rushed in to help.

Some climbed inside the smoke-filled building. Others spread mattresses on the narrow street below so people could jump to safety. A few performed CPR on unconscious victims pulled from inside.

Among those leading the rescue were Amir Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Wasim Raja and Mohammad Afzal, residents of nearby Hauz Rani village. Along with several others, they entered the burning building despite the danger.

At least 21 people lost their lives in the fire, while many others were injured. Several victims were foreign nationals and families who had come to Delhi for medical treatment at nearby hospitals.

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A Delhi court has allowed an application filed by Yash Yadav, an accused in the NEET UG paper leak case, permitting him to receive books in judicial custody so that he can continue his studies. The decision comes ahead of the NEET UG retest scheduled for June 21.

The order was passed by Special Judge Ajay Gupta of Rouse Avenue Court on June 2, who said that the request was being allowed in view of the accused’s constitutional rights.

“Considering the entire facts and circumstances of the instant case, the request made by the accused to study further and considering the right and liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the application is allowed,” the court said.

Court Cites Right to Life and Personal Liberty

The court referred to Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees protection of life and personal liberty except through procedure established by law.

Judge Gupta noted that the accused must be allowed to continue his education while in custody, subject to jail rules and security checks.

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