New Delhi: The Magisterial Inquiry Report into the Palam fire incident of March 18, 2026, has been submitted to the Home Department, which found that nine people, including seven women, died in the incident, while three others were injured, an official statement said.
The inquiry report has identified serious lapses by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), while also highlighting regulatory failures, unauthorised overhead cables and violations of fire safety norms as contributing factors.
