Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:04am on 16 Nov 2024,Saturday India
A devastating fire in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, claimed the lives of 10 newborns. Preliminary investigations revealed expired fire extinguishers and non-functional safety alarms, delaying evacuation. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath ordered a high-level probe and announced ₹5 lakh compensation for each victim's family. PM Modi called the incident "heart-wrenching" and pledged ₹2 lakh from the PM's National Relief Fund. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, highlighted negligence in safety measures, sparking criticism from opposition leaders.
