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Jhansi Fire Incident: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Kin Of Deceased, 50,000 For Injured

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced an assistance of Rs five lakh each to parents of the newborns who died in the fire incident at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College Hospital, Jhansi.

Jhansi Fire Incident: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Kin Of Deceased, 50,000 For Injured

Jhansi Fire Incident: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in the fire accident at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.

Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared post on X and wrote, “PM has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in the fire accident at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”

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PM Modi Condoles The Death Of Newborns

PM Modi had called the Jhansi fire incident as ‘Heartbreaking.’ PMO on X, wrote, “Heartbreaking! The fire accident at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh is heart wrenching. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their innocent children in this. I pray to God to give them the strength to bear this immense loss. The local administration, under the supervision of the state government, is making every possible effort for relief and rescue: PM.”

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced an assistance of Rs five lakh each to parents of the newborns who died in the fire incident at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College Hospital, Jhansi. The UP government has also announced Rs 50,000 each to the families of the injured from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. CM Yogi has also directed the Divisional Commissioner and Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Jhansi to submit a report regarding the incident within 12 hours.

At least 10 infants were killed and several others suffered burn injuries in the fire that broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College. The incident took place on last Friday evening. According to hospital officials, there were around 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward. As per the officials, the prima facie cause of the fire is said to be due to a short circuit. The officials said that the fire erupted inside the oxygen concentrator and the room being highly oxygenated facilitated the spreading of fire.

UP Govt In Action

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday had assured strict action and multi-level investigation into the fire case. He added that if require, DNA tests will be conducted.

Speaking to media, Brajesh Pathak said, “Ten newborns have died, seven have been identified, and three are yet to be identified. If required, DNA tests will be conducted.

Seven of the deceased have been identified, while several other infants sustained burn injuries in the incident.

He had earlier informed that the first probe will be done at the administrative level which will be done by the health department, the second probe will be conducted by the Police administration…fire department team will also be a part of it, third, instructions have been given for the magisterial probe as well. The cause of the fire will be probed, stated Deputy CM.

Jhansi Fire Incident: Akhilesh Yadav Slams UP Govt

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav called out the state government over negligence of medical management and administration.

He wrote on X, “The news of 10 children dying and many children getting injured due to fire in Jhansi Medical College is extremely sad and worrying. Heartfelt condolences to everyone.”

“The cause of the fire is being said to be a fire in the ‘oxygen concentrator’. This is a direct case of negligence of medical management and administration or of poor quality oxygen concentrator. Punitive action should be taken against all those responsible in this case. The Chief Minister should leave the election campaign and false claims of ‘everything being fine’ and focus on the poor condition of health and medical facilities,” wrote Akhilesh Yadav.

He added, “First of all, the UP BJP government should provide world-class medical facilities to all the burnt children and give Rs 1 crore each as condolence money to all the bereaved families who have lost their children.”

Also Read: Jhansi Fire Incident: Safety Audit Done In February, Mock Drill In June; Then What Went Wrong At Medical College?

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