Delhi CM announces ₹10 lakh each to family of deceased in Palam fire

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) announced a magisterial inquiry into the fire at Palam and also a compensation of ₹10 lakh each to the families of deceased adults, ₹5 lakh each to the families of deceased minors, and ₹2 lakh each to seriously injured.

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed a comprehensive fire audit across localities and institutions at a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).

Published - March 19, 2026 03:06 am IST