Short circuit likely cause of Jhansi hospital fire: Initial probe

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An electrical short circuit is suspected to have caused a fire at Jhansi Medical College's neonatal intensive care unit, resulting in the tragic deaths of 10 infants. Authorities have identified all but one of the 49 children present during the incident. The state government has initiated investigations and announced compensation...

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Jhansi Medical College Fire: 10 Newborn Fall Victims, Probe Ordered, Families Demand Justice
A devastating fire broke out in Jhansi's Maharani Laxmibai Medical College NICU, killing 10 newborns and injuring 17 others. The incident occurred due to an electrical short-circuit in an overcrowded ward housing 49 children despite an 18-bed capacity. The UP government ordered investigations and announced compensation for affected families. PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences, with the administration working on relief and rescue operations. #Jhansi #UP #jhansifire #medicalcollegefire #cmyogi #jhansinews #NICUFire #upnews #medicalcollege ~HT.318~PR.320~ED.346~GR.125~

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