No one can put even a single brick in Delhi without the knowledge of the local offices of the MCD and Delhi Police. If that is the reality, then a serious question arises: why are the local officials of the MCD, Fire Department, and Delhi Police not being held accountable in the Malviya Nagar tragedy?
Unauthorized constructions, fire safety violations, and regulatory lapses do not happen overnight. If illegalities existed, where were the inspections, enforcement actions, and preventive measures? Accountability cannot stop at the owners or occupants alone.