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A devastating fire broke out in the Trauma ICU of Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital, claiming six lives. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa has assured complete government assistance to the affected families. Police suspect a short circuit caused the blaze, though forensic teams are conducting detailed investigations. The state government has formed a six-member committee to thoroughly probe the incident and determine responsibility.

Key Points: Rajasthan Deputy CM Bairwa Pledges Help for Jaipur Hospital Fire Victims

  • Fire broke out in Trauma ICU of Sawai Man Singh Hospital late Sunday night
  • Police confirm six deaths with bodies shifted to mortuary for post-mortem
  • Forensic team investigating short circuit as probable cause of the blaze
  • Committee chaired by Medical Commissioner Iqbal Khan to investigate incident
  • Remaining patients shifted to other wards and continue treatment
  • Former CM Ashok Gehlot demands high-level probe into tragedy
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Govt will help affected families, says Rajasthan Dy CM Bairwa on Jaipur hospital fire incident

Rajasthan government promises assistance to families after 6 die in Jaipur hospital ICU fire. Committee formed to investigate short circuit as possible cause.

"We will provide all possible help to the affected families - Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa"

Jaipur, October 6

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa stated on Monday that the State government will provide all necessary assistance to the affected families of the victims of the Jaipur fire incident in which six people lost their lives.

The fire broke out in the Trauma ICU of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur on late Sunday night.

"We visited the hospital as we received information regarding the incident. A committee has been established to investigate the causes of the incident. We will provide all possible help to the affected families," Bairwa told reporters.

A fire broke out at the ICU of a trauma centre at SMS Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night. Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph confirmed six deaths after the tragic accident.

Prima facie, the fire was caused by a short circuit; meanwhile, the forensics team is investigating to determine the cause, the Police Commissioner told ANI.

He said, "Our FSL team's investigation will reveal the cause of the fire. At first glance, it appears to be a short circuit, but the final cause will only be determined after the FSL investigation. The death of six people has been confirmed." He added that the bodies of the deceased have been shifted to the mortuary and will be sent for a post-mortem.

"The remaining have been shifted to another ward and are under treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been shifted to the mortuary. Once everything is done, the post-mortem of the bodies will be conducted," Commissioner Biju George Joseph said.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday demanded a high-level investigation into the matter.

The Rajasthan government on Monday constituted a 6-member committee to investigate the incident.

The committee will be chaired by Iqbal Khan, Commissioner of the Medical Department, and includes Mukesh Kumar Meena, Additional Director of Hospital Administration in Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES), Chandan Singh Meena, Chief Engineer, RajMES; Ajay Mathur, Chief Engineer, Electrical in PWD; RK Jain, Additional Principal, SMS Medical College, and Chief Fire Officer, Jaipur Municipal Corporation.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Another day, another fire incident in a government hospital. When will we learn? Regular safety audits and proper electrical maintenance should be mandatory. The committee must ensure accountability, not just another report that gathers dust.
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Aditya G
At least the government is taking immediate action by forming a committee and promising help to families. But this should be followed by strict implementation of fire safety norms across all hospitals in Rajasthan. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
My thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones. ICU patients are already vulnerable, and this tragedy is unimaginable. Hope the investigation leads to concrete safety improvements across healthcare facilities.
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Karthik V
Short circuit in ICU? Seriously? This shows complete disregard for maintenance. The hospital administration should be held responsible. Mere committees won't bring back those six lives. Need strict action against negligent officials.
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Meera T
While I appreciate the government's quick response, I hope this isn't just political damage control. The compensation should be substantial and timely. Also, regular fire drills and safety training for hospital staff are equally important.

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