At least six patients died after a devastating fire broke out in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late on Sunday night. Police officials said a short circuit was the likely cause of the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the tragedy and wished a speedy recovery to those 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 posted on X.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma rushed to the hospital to review the situation and assured that all the injured would receive the best possible 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 doctors and officials and instructed for immediate relief efforts. Every possible step is being taken for the safety and care of patients, 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 late-night visit, also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives. “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, I reached the spot with Hon’ble CM Bhajanlal Sharma Ji, reviewed relief and rescue operations, and met the affected patients and their families,” Bairwa wrote on X.
The Rajasthan government has set up a six-member committee to investigate the cause of the fire and recommend safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
