New Delhi, October 31, 2026: Four people died and two others were injured after a fire broke out at a shoe manufacturing unit in Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-I in northwest Delhi on Friday night. Police have registered a case, including culpable homicide and negligence, and apprehended two people in connection with the incident.
The fire was reported at around 9:30 pm in the basement of the factory. Firefighters and police teams carried out rescue operations. Six people were found unconscious and taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where four were declared dead. The two injured are receiving treatment.
Police investigation
According to reports, police are examining the circumstances in which the fire started and how it spread through the building. Investigators are also looking into the factory’s safety arrangements and the presence of workers inside the premises.
The Indian Express reported that two people had been apprehended and that police were pursuing further leads. The identities of the deceased were reported by the newspaper, while the investigation continues.
Industrial safety concerns
The incident has renewed attention on fire exits, electrical safety, storage practices and emergency access in industrial buildings. Authorities’ findings will be important in establishing whether safety rules were followed.
Sources: The Indian Express; Hindustan Times.
