A fire at Sawai Man Singh Hospital's Trauma Centre in Jaipur killed eight people on Sunday night, prompting officials to launch an investigation into safety protocols. The blaze started in a locked storeroom near the intensive care unit and spread rapidly, with most victims dying from smoke inhalation. Forensic teams collected evidence on Monday morning while autopsies began at the facility.
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar ordered a probe after Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed action. Khimsar said the government would take strict measures if negligence emerged, while ensuring continued care for survivors. The chief minister visited the hospital early on Monday, stating that authorities were monitoring the situation closely.
Families of victims accused hospital staff of responding inadequately to the emergency. Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully called the deaths heartbreaking, demanding accountability from officials. Initial reports indicated that flammable materials stored in the room may have intensified the smoke.
The tragedy has renewed concerns about fire safety standards, emergency readiness, and oversight in state-run medical facilities across Rajasthan. Officials confirmed the storeroom contained paper records and plastic tubing that likely contributed to the deadly conditions.
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar ordered a probe after Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed action. Khimsar said the government would take strict measures if negligence emerged, while ensuring continued care for survivors. The chief minister visited the hospital early on Monday, stating that authorities were monitoring the situation closely.
Families of victims accused hospital staff of responding inadequately to the emergency. Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully called the deaths heartbreaking, demanding accountability from officials. Initial reports indicated that flammable materials stored in the room may have intensified the smoke.
The tragedy has renewed concerns about fire safety standards, emergency readiness, and oversight in state-run medical facilities across Rajasthan. Officials confirmed the storeroom contained paper records and plastic tubing that likely contributed to the deadly conditions.
