10 children dead, 16 injured... what has happened so far in the medical college accident?

Uttar Pradesh News: The fire that broke out in the children's ward (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on Friday night shook the whole country. 10 newborns died in this accident, while 16 were injured. District Magistrate Avinash Kumar said that the fire broke out around 10:45 pm. The children who were in the outer part of the NICU were rescued, but it became difficult to save the critically ill children admitted in the inner part.

Condition of the spot and rescue operation

Commissioner Jhansi Bimal Kumar Dubey said that more than 50 children were admitted in the NICU at the time of the accident. Immediately after the fire, the fire brigade and administrative teams reached the spot and started rescue operations. More than 30 children were evacuated safely. Treatment of 16 injured children is going on, while 7 newborns have been identified. The remaining three children have not been identified yet.

Short circuit became the cause of the accident

Prima facie, the cause of the fire is being told to be a short circuit. The District Magistrate and SSP said that an investigation into the incident has been started. Initial investigation has revealed that fire safety standards were followed, but how this accident happened will be revealed only after a detailed report is received.

Statement of Chief Minister Yogi and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over this heart-wrenching incident. He directed the district administration to ensure relief and rescue work on a war footing. Also, asked the Commissioner and DIG to submit a detailed report within 12 hours.

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak reached the spot and met the victim families. He said that a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the incident and strict action will be taken against the culprits. He also informed that financial assistance will be provided to the victim families.

A mountain of sorrows fell on the families

This accident took away the happiness of many families. A couple from Mahoba district said that their child died in the fire. The victim's mother said, "We welcomed our son on November 13 at 8 am, but now our lap is empty."

Efforts to avoid such accidents in future

The medical college administration and the state government are now taking steps to prevent such incidents. How such an incident happened despite the fire safety audit in February and the mock drill in June is a matter of investigation. Experts say that regular review of fire safety standards and checking of equipment in hospitals is very important.

Grief and concern across the country

This incident in Jhansi is a warning for the entire country. It not only highlights the shortcomings of fire safety, but also emphasizes the need to ensure the safety of children in hospitals. This accident has raised many questions, the answers to which need to be found so that such incidents can be avoided in future.

This accident is not just a fire, but the result of systemic flaws and negligence, from which it is imperative to learn a lesson.