Tragedy at SMS Hospital: Fire Claims Six Lives, Investigation Launched
A devastating fire at Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital has claimed six lives, prompting a swift response in relief and rescue operations. The Rajasthan government has initiated an inquiry, forming a committee to explore safety lapses. Victims' relatives are voicing concerns over inadequate safety measures and equipment.
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A tragic fire incident at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur has resulted in six fatalities, Union Minister of Culture and Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confirmed. The blaze erupted late Sunday night, casting a spotlight on the hospital's safety protocols as relatives of the victims express their anguish.
Shekhawat described the incident as 'extremely tragic' and 'heart-wrenching'. Relief and rescue operations are underway, led by hospital and district administration, with all efforts focused on aiding the injured. Victims' relatives have been seen protesting against the hospital administration and the ruling BJP government for perceived negligence.
Accounts from the scene depict chaos, as victims recount the ICU being engulfed in smoke, attributing the cause to a potential short circuit. In the aftermath, a government committee has been established to investigate the disaster, seeking to uncover the failures that led to this calamity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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