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ANI file photo NEW DELHI: For Rohit (26), who left his village in Bihar for Delhi in search of a better future, life has turned upside down after the June 3 fire at the Hauz Rani bed and breakfast.Rohit worked in the B&B kitchen. He was on duty when the blaze broke out.Fearing for two colleagues from his village who were working upstairs, he rushed to the first floor to save them. Trapped in the flames, the three barricaded themselves inside a room and smashed open a window using a bathroom bucket before leaping to safety. Rohit ensured that his colleagues got out first. He was the last to jump.Today, he is bedridden in his rented room in Khirki Extension. His spine is held together with metal rods and his body has multiple fractures. “I have not received any compensation from either of the govts,” Rohit told TOI. His sister, Renu, who now cares for him full-time, said the family was struggling to survive. “Even if the compensation comes, how will it be enough to sustain our entire family?” she asked.After Rohit jumped out of the burning building, local people rushed him to a nearby private hospital, where he got preliminary treatment.For his family, however, the hope of financial stability seems like a distant dream. With no steady income and mounting expenses for medicines, follow-up care and transportation, every day has become a struggle. A local NGO has helped keep the family afloat by providing food over the past two weeks. However, the uncertainty of what lies ahead weighs heavily on them.Before the fire, Rohit earned Rs 12,000 a month, while his wife and sister worked as domestic helps in Malviya Nagar to supplement the family’s income. Rohit’s younger son, aged 9 years, lived with him in Delhi and gets home tutoring. His older son studies in Bihar. With Rohit unable to work and the two women forced to quit their jobs to care for him, the family has been compelled to halt the education of both the kids.Nearly two weeks after the tragedy, the family says it is waiting for the promised compensation. Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorKhushi BhutaKhushi Bhuta is a reporter based in New Delhi. She has prior reporting experience in her hometown Mumbai along with Chennai and Pune. She focuses closely on urban ground realities, particularly issues around crime and public safety. Her work revolves around lived experiences and the everyday impact of city systems.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’There Is Shortage of Trust’: PM Modi’s Sharp G7 Message Beside TrumpCelebi Claims India Erased $500 Million in Value After Security Clearance Revocation Post Op SindoorTop BJP Leaders Meet Amid Speculation Over National Team, Cabinet Reshuffle | Watch’Military-Grade Security’: Annamalai, BJP Clash Over NEET UG Re-ExamKalyan Banerjee Rejects Misconduct Allegations Amid Escalating TMC Split BattleOperation Tiger Nears Final Stage: Shinde Camp Says 7 Sena UBT MPs May Switch Before Session’Not Scared’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke Blames RSS Over Jaipur protest assaultAnti-Defection Law: Can Two-Thirds Of TMC MPs Override Their Party And Claim A Merger?Drills, Checks, Surveillance: J&K Sees Massive Security Boost Ahead Of Amarnath Yatra 2026LRLACM Tested: How India’s 1,500 km Cruise Missile Shifts the Balance With Pakistan and China123PhotostoriesFrom accepting the role of Champaklal, Jethalal’s father, at 35 to his bond with Dilip Joshi: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Amit Bhatt spoke about his journey7 new real estate hubs in Navi Mumbai worth watchingWhy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali rose by 5% and 7% in the month of May5 warning signs of stress are hijacking your decision-making ability, according to a psychologistIn photos: The timeless of beauty of Ladakh in summer seasonAmeesha Patel’s ‘Gadar’ anniversary lehenga feels like a love letter to Bollywood’s golden eraVirat Kohli’s piggyback ride with daughter Akaay melts hearts: 7 lessons on mindful parenting from Virat and Anushka10 subtle signs you have high emotional intelligenceCan’t leave or stay? 4 warning signs you are in a trauma-bond relationshipLosing weight without trying? Your body could be sending an important health warning123Hot PicksMohammad MohebiForm 16Strait of HormuzGreen Card Newsilia TopuriaNEET UG RE ExamNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Result PDFTelegram banFIFA World Cup 2026FIFA World Cup StandingsNagpur RapeITR Form 16CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Iran FIFA World Cup CoachWWE Star Bayley

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$ANI file photo NEW DELHI: For Rohit (26), who left his village in Bihar for Delhi in search of a better future, life has turned upside down after the June 3 fire at the Hauz Rani bed and breakfast.Rohit worked in the B&B kitchen. He was on duty when the blaze broke out.Fearing for two colleagues from his village who were working upstairs, he rushed to the first floor to save them. Trapped in the flames, the three barricaded themselves inside a room and smashed open a window using a bathroom bucket before leaping to safety. Rohit ensured that his colleagues got out first. He was the last to jump.Today, he is bedridden in his rented room in Khirki Extension. His spine is held together with metal rods and his body has multiple fractures. “I have not received any compensation from either of the govts,” Rohit told TOI. His sister, Renu, who now cares for him full-time, said the family was struggling to survive. “Even if the compensation comes, how will it be enough to sustain our entire family?” she asked.After Rohit jumped out of the burning building, local people rushed him to a nearby private hospital, where he got preliminary treatment.For his family, however, the hope of financial stability seems like a distant dream. With no steady income and mounting expenses for medicines, follow-up care and transportation, every day has become a struggle. A local NGO has helped keep the family afloat by providing food over the past two weeks. However, the uncertainty of what lies ahead weighs heavily on them.Before the fire, Rohit earned Rs 12,000 a month, while his wife and sister worked as domestic helps in Malviya Nagar to supplement the family’s income. Rohit’s younger son, aged 9 years, lived with him in Delhi and gets home tutoring. His older son studies in Bihar. With Rohit unable to work and the two women forced to quit their jobs to care for him, the family has been compelled to halt the education of both the kids.Nearly two weeks after the tragedy, the family says it is waiting for the promised compensation. Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorKhushi BhutaKhushi Bhuta is a reporter based in New Delhi. She has prior reporting experience in her hometown Mumbai along with Chennai and Pune. She focuses closely on urban ground realities, particularly issues around crime and public safety. Her work revolves around lived experiences and the everyday impact of city systems.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’There Is Shortage of Trust’: PM Modi’s Sharp G7 Message Beside TrumpCelebi Claims India Erased 0 Million in Value After Security Clearance Revocation Post Op SindoorTop BJP Leaders Meet Amid Speculation Over National Team, Cabinet Reshuffle | Watch’Military-Grade Security’: Annamalai, BJP Clash Over NEET UG Re-ExamKalyan Banerjee Rejects Misconduct Allegations Amid Escalating TMC Split BattleOperation Tiger Nears Final Stage: Shinde Camp Says 7 Sena UBT MPs May Switch Before Session’Not Scared’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke Blames RSS Over Jaipur protest assaultAnti-Defection Law: Can Two-Thirds Of TMC MPs Override Their Party And Claim A Merger?Drills, Checks, Surveillance: J&K Sees Massive Security Boost Ahead Of Amarnath Yatra 2026LRLACM Tested: How India’s 1,500 km Cruise Missile Shifts the Balance With Pakistan and China123PhotostoriesFrom accepting the role of Champaklal, Jethalal’s father, at 35 to his bond with Dilip Joshi: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Amit Bhatt spoke about his journey7 new real estate hubs in Navi Mumbai worth watchingWhy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali rose by 5% and 7% in the month of May5 warning signs of stress are hijacking your decision-making ability, according to a psychologistIn photos: The timeless of beauty of Ladakh in summer seasonAmeesha Patel’s ‘Gadar’ anniversary lehenga feels like a love letter to Bollywood’s golden eraVirat Kohli’s piggyback ride with daughter Akaay melts hearts: 7 lessons on mindful parenting from Virat and Anushka10 subtle signs you have high emotional intelligenceCan’t leave or stay? 4 warning signs you are in a trauma-bond relationshipLosing weight without trying? Your body could be sending an important health warning123Hot PicksMohammad MohebiForm 16Strait of HormuzGreen Card Newsilia TopuriaNEET UG RE ExamNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Result PDFTelegram banFIFA World Cup 2026FIFA World Cup StandingsNagpur RapeITR Form 16CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Iran FIFA World Cup CoachWWE Star Bayley$

B&B fire: Future uncertain for worker who saved many

NEW DELHI: For Rohit (26), who left his village in Bihar for Delhi in search of a better future, life has turned upside down after the June 3 fire at the Hauz Rani bed and breakfast.Rohit worked in the B&B kitchen. He was on duty when the blaze broke out.Fearing for two colleagues from his village who were working upstairs, he rushed to the first floor to save them. Trapped in the flames, the three barricaded themselves inside a room and smashed open a window using a bathroom bucket before leaping to safety. Rohit ensured that his colleagues got out first. He was the last to jump.Today, he is bedridden in his rented room in Khirki Extension. His spine is held together with metal rods and his body has multiple fractures. “I have not received any compensation from either of the govts,” Rohit told TOI. His sister, Renu, who now cares for him full-time, said the family was struggling to survive. “Even if the compensation comes, how will it be enough to sustain our entire family?” she asked.After Rohit jumped out of the burning building, local people rushed him to a nearby private hospital, where he got preliminary treatment.For his family, however, the hope of financial stability seems like a distant dream. With no steady income and mounting expenses for medicines, follow-up care and transportation, every day has become a struggle. A local NGO has helped keep the family afloat by providing food over the past two weeks. However, the uncertainty of what lies ahead weighs heavily on them.Before the fire, Rohit earned Rs 12,000 a month, while his wife and sister worked as domestic helps in Malviya Nagar to supplement the family’s income. Rohit’s younger son, aged 9 years, lived with him in Delhi and gets home tutoring. His older son studies in Bihar. With Rohit unable to work and the two women forced to quit their jobs to care for him, the family has been compelled to halt the education of both the kids.Nearly two weeks after the tragedy, the family says it is waiting for the promised compensation.

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