Jhansi: A massive fire broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi on Tuesday night. The fire broke out in the oxygen cylinder due to a short circuit, causing a serious accident. Ten children died from burns caused by the fire, of which 7 newborns have been identified by their relatives. Treatment of 41 babies injured in the incident is ongoing, while another 45 babies have been safely evacuated. A total of 55 newborns were admitted to the NICU of the medical school.
Research order in three levels
Health Minister Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister and Principal Secretary Health visited the site. Pathak said the government is taking this matter seriously. “A three-level investigation has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident: first at the government level, second at the district level and third at the magisterial level. If any kind of negligence is discovered, strict action will be taken,” he said: The government stands with the families of the children in this time of crisis and will provide all possible help.
administrative activism
As soon as information about the incident was received, administration officials and police reached the spot. The Jhansi commissionerate and the DIG ordered an inquiry into the incident. The administration has directed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to submit the report within 12 hours.
The Chief Minister took cognizance of the incident site
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over this accident and took cognizance of the incident. He tweeted: “The incident that occurred in the NICU of the Faculty of Medicine is extremely sad. May the souls of the children who died in the accident rest in peace and may the injured recover soon.” The Chief Minister has directed officials to expedite rescue work at the site and ensure proper treatment to the injured.
“This incident is sad and unfortunate”
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak also tweeted: “This incident is sad and unfortunate. We wish a speedy recovery to all the injured children. “Medical officials have been instructed to provide better treatment.”
Who is responsible after all?
There are only tears in the eyes of the family members… They took the child alive to the Government Medical College… with great hope that the children would be treated… But on their return, the child had to be carried away as ashes… About the father and mother What must have happened at this moment… how much pain must have been caused… The commission agents can never imagine this… that they installed substandard products in the college of medicine and gave substandard supplies… Who is responsible after all?
