A fire broke out in the children’s ward of Jhansi Medical College.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday said it had issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state director general of police in connection with the fire incident in the children’s ward of a hospital in Jhansi. 10 newborn babies have died in this incident. The Commission described the news of the incident as disturbing and requested a detailed report within a week.
The Commission said that the news related to the incident is really worrying and shows negligence. Therefore, there has been a serious violation of the victims’ human rights as they are under the care of a government institution.
fire in NICU
The National Human Rights Commission said in a statement that it took suo motu cognizance of media reports that at least 10 newborns died in a fire at the Neonatal Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College on Friday. at night. The statement states that 16 children were injured in the incident, while 37 were safely evacuated.
Notice to Chief Secretary and DGP
Police officials have reportedly confirmed that the fire was caused by a short circuit and that the babies who lost their lives were in the incubator. The Human Rights Commission said a notice has been sent to the state chief secretary and director general of police and a detailed report has been sought within a week.
Formation of a four-member committee.
The report must include information on the merits of the FIR lodged in the case, action taken against the officials responsible for the incident, treatment provided to the injured and compensation awarded (if any) to the families of the victim. The Commission said it would also like to know what measures the authorities have taken or proposed to ensure that such incidents are not repeated. The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a four-member committee to investigate the incident that took place on Saturday.
