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Maharashtra CM warns of stringent action if negligence is found
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Charred remains of furniture and other equipments at the Bhandara General Hospital, where a fire broke out, in Bhandara district, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. | Photo Credit:
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Maharashtra CM warns of stringent action if negligence is found
In the wake of the horrific tragedy in which 10 newborn babies died in a hospital fire in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that orders had been given for conducting a safety and fire audit of all government hospitals across the State.
Mr. Thackeray visited Bhandara on Sunday and met with the grief-stricken parents who lost their babies in the accident which occurred on the wee hours of Saturday. He also spoke with hospital and health officials in the district, which is part of the State’s Vidarbha region.
Bhandara (Maharashtra) [India], January 10 (ANI): In the wake of the tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 children in a hospital fire in Bhandara district, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that the investigation of the incident will determine if there was any negligence.
The state govt announced formation of a a six-member team headed by the director of the health department on Sunday to probe the incident. The team was directed to submit its report within three days
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the Bhandara District General Hospital fire that took the life of 10 infants.
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The cause of the fire is not clear and the Bhandara police are probing the matter.
At least 10 infants were suffocated to death when a major fire broke out in the Children s Ward of the Bhandara District Civil Hospital, early on Saturday, officials said here.
Taking a strong note of the shocking incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Expressing anguish over the tragedy, the Chief Minister also discussed the matter with Health Minister Rajesh Tope and district authorities and said stringent punishment must be given to those found responsible.