Jhansi hospital fire: UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak denies claims of expired fire equipment, calls it 'fully functional'
Published On : 2024-11-16T17:13:27+0530 [ IST ] |
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A fire suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit ripped through the NICU of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi killing 10 newborns and leaving 16 others critically injured.
The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Sixteen other children are currently battling for life after suffering injuries in the incident.
Pathak said a fire safety audit was conducted at the hospital in February followed by a mock drill in June. "The Yogi Adityanath government is standing with the affected families. Our staff and rescue teams bravely worked to save the children.
Medical College Principal Dr. Narendra Singh Sengar echoed the denial calling claims about expired fire extinguishers "baseless."
Meanwhile Jhansi SSP Sudha Singh reported that 16 children are receiving treatment while efforts are underway to account for all admitted patients. "Preliminary data shows 52-54 children were in the NICU at the time. Ten deaths are confirmed and verification of others' status is
The rescue operation which ended around 1am also revealed that some parents took their children home amid the chaos further complicating the verification process.
The tragedy has sparked a probe into the cause of the fire with authorities pledging strict action based on the findings.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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A fire suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit ripped through the NICU of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi killing 10 newborns and leaving 16 others critically injured.
