A week after the devastating Malviya Nagar hotel fire claimed the lives of his wife, son, daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, and three relatives, 78-year-old Radheshyam Aggarwal died at a Delhi hospital on Tuesday. His death marks the end of a family tragedy that has wiped out three generations of a Gurugram household.
The Final Victim
Aggarwal, a resident of Sector 46 in Gurugram, was admitted to Max Hospital for treatment of a respiratory ailment on May 30. According to hospital sources, his condition continued to deteriorate over the following days. He died on Tuesday morning around 11:30 am.
Family members revealed that the Aggarwals had come to Delhi for his medical treatment. While he remained hospitalized, his wife Hemlata, son Vivek, daughter-in-law Tarjini, and two granddaughters Jivisha and Pearl stayed at a hotel in Malviya Nagar to remain close to him.
The Fire Incident
On the morning of June 3, the illegally operated Flourish Inn Hotel caught fire, killing 22 people, including 13 foreign nationals. Among the dead were five members of the Aggarwal family and three of their relatives.
For days after the fire, Aggarwal remained the family’s sole surviving member. Sources said he was battling serious health complications and was not aware that his wife, son, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, and relatives had died in the blaze.
With Aggarwal’s death on Tuesday, all members of the family are now deceased.
Investigation and Legal Action
The fire continues to be investigated by the Delhi Police, who have alleged that the hotel was operating in violation of norms. Investigators found that the premises did not have a fire no-objection certificate and that more rooms than permitted had been built. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested in connection with the case, along with the cook and the manager.
