On May 25, 2024, a massive fire broke out at a neonatal care facility in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar, killing seven infants. The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about safety standards in private hospitals.
- Allegation of negligence: The hospital owner Dr. Naveen Khichi and the doctor on duty, Dr. Akash, have been sent to police custody for three days.
- Safety Violations: Investigation revealed a lack of fire extinguishers, improper exits, and unlicensed operation beyond capacity.
- Unqualified Staff: The doctors on duty reportedly had BAMS degrees and no qualifications for neonatal care.
- Cause of fire: The cause of the fire is believed to be a possible electrical short circuit.
Police are investigating the cause of the fire and verifying the qualifications of the medical staff.
Authorities are investigating other branches of the hospital located in Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurugram.
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