A shocking fire at Jhansi Medical College has taken the lives of 10 infants and left 16 others injured, as sources revealed the staff had ignored a previous short circuit. The state government has launched a 4-member committee to look into the incident while CM Yogi has offered financial assistance to the bereaved families. Meanwhile, politicians like PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have expressed their condolences and called for a thorough probe of the incident.
Tragedy Strikes Jhansi Medical College: Ten Infants Perish in Heartbreaking Fire
A devastating fire erupted at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, May 29, 2023, claiming the lives of ten innocent infants and leaving 16 others critically injured. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the nation and raised serious questions about the safety protocols within the medical facility.
Background
Jhansi Medical College is a government-run medical institution established in 1968. It is a tertiary care center, catering to patients from Jhansi and neighboring districts. The hospital has a well-equipped neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where premature and critically ill infants receive specialized care.
The Tragedy
The fire broke out in the NICU at around 3:00 AM. The exact cause of the inferno is still under investigation, but preliminary findings suggest that it may have been triggered by an electrical short circuit.
According to eyewitnesses, the staff at the hospital ignored an earlier electrical fault, which could have been a warning sign of the impending disaster. As the fire rapidly spread, infants were trapped in their incubators, unable to escape the suffocating smoke and flames.
Aftermath
Ten infants lost their lives in the tragic incident, while 16 others sustained critical injuries and are currently undergoing treatment. The state government has launched a four-member committee to investigate the fire and ascertain the cause.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have expressed their deep condolences to the bereaved families and have called for a thorough probe. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced financial assistance of INR 500,000 to the families of the deceased infants.
FAQs
1. What caused the fire at Jhansi Medical College?
The exact cause is still under investigation, but preliminary findings suggest an electrical short circuit as the possible trigger.
2. How many infants were killed in the fire?
Ten infants lost their lives in the tragedy.
3. Were there any other casualties?
No, there were no other fatalities besides the ten infants.
4. What is the condition of the injured infants?
Sixteen infants sustained critical injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
5. What is the government doing to address the situation?
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an investigation and announced financial assistance for the bereaved families. The state government is also reviewing the safety protocols at all medical facilities across the state.
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