At least six people were killed after a massive fire broke out in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late on Sunday night.
According to police officials, the incident was caused by a short circuit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
“The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,” the Prime Minister’s Office wrote on X.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the hospital and assured that the injured would receive proper treatment and care.
“The incident of a fire breaking out at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur is extremely unfortunate. Upon reaching the hospital, I gathered information from the doctors and officials and issued instructions to ensure swift relief efforts. Every possible step is being taken for the safety of patients, their treatment, and the care of those affected, and the situation is being continuously monitored,” Sharma said in a post on X.
Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, who accompanied the Chief Minister during his visit to the hospital, also expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
“The incident of a fire breaking out late tonight at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur is extremely heartbreaking. As soon as I received information about the incident, I reached the spot along with Honourable Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Ji, assessed the situation, reviewed the relief and rescue operations with the hospital administration and doctors, and met the patients admitted to the hospital and their families to inquire about their well-being”, Bairwa wrote on X.
The Rajasthan government has constituted a six-member committee to investigate the matter.
(ANI)