10 infants killed in India s Maharashtra hospital fire
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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.
Bhandara: 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
10 infants killed in Maharashtra hospital fire
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Sat, Jan 9 2021 8:57 IST |
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Bhandara : , Jan 9 (IANS) 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.