Seven babies killed in Delhi hospital fire
At least seven newborns died in a massive fire that broke out at a children’s hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of East Delhi late Saturday, officials said.
The owner of the baby care centre, who was absconding since Saturday night, was arrested by Delhi Police on Sunday.
The owner of the baby care centre, Dr Naveen, is currently being interrogated by the police.
It has been learnt that the police is mulling to impose section 304 against the accused. Reportedly, Naveen owns several other baby care centers as well.
Notably, the Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Naveen Chinchi, the proprietor of Baby Care New Born Hospital, under IPC sections 336, 304A, and 34.
Investigations are underway to determine if the hospital possessed a fire NOC.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has directed a magisterial inquiry into East Delhi hospital fire incident that claimed the lives of seven newborns.
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has also directed Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to “institute an inquiry” into the incident.
Expressing grief over the Delhi fire tragedy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and wrote, “The fire tragedy at a hospital in Delhi is heart-rending. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this incredibly difficult time. I pray that those injured recover at the earliest.”
In the wake of the fire tragedy at a hospital in Delhi, the Prime Minister has announced that an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to each of those injured,” the Prime Minister’s Office said.