The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the recent fire incident at a hospital in Jhansi and has called for a comprehensive report on the matter. The fire, which broke out in the hospital premises, raised concerns about safety lapses and alleged negligence in maintaining fire safety standards.
The NHRC has directed local authorities to provide a detailed report outlining the circumstances that led to the fire, the status of safety measures in place, and steps being taken to ensure such incidents do not recur. The Commission has also sought information on whether adequate care was extended to the affected patients and staff during and after the incident.
Preliminary reports suggest that lapses in fire safety protocols may have contributed to the mishap. Eyewitnesses and local sources have claimed that critical infrastructure such as fire extinguishers and emergency exits were either inadequate or non-functional.
The Jhansi hospital fire has sparked widespread concern about safety standards in healthcare facilities. The NHRC’s intervention aims to hold accountable those responsible for any lapses while ensuring improved safety measures across hospitals.
