Continuous running of life-support devices led to Jhansi hospital fire: Probe
Nov 18, 2024A fire erupted in the overcrowded neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, India, resulting in the tragic deaths of ten infants. The blaze, attributed to an overheated oxygen concentrator, was exacerbated by overcrowding and continuous operation of life-support equipment. Investigations are underway to determine the extent of safety lapses and potential negligence.
What led to Jhansi hospital fire that killed 10 babies
Nov 18, 2024A fire erupted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a Jhansi hospital, tragically claiming the lives of 10 infants. Overcrowding and the continuous operation of life-support equipment led to overheating, causing a spark in an oxygen concentrator. The fire spread rapidly due to oxygen leakage.
Jhansi hospital fire: Young dad saved many babies, but lost his twin girls
Nov 17, 2024A fire, likely caused by an electrical short circuit, ripped through the neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, claiming the lives of 10 infants. Yakoob Mansuri, a father of twins lost in the fire, heroically rescued several babies before realizing his own children were gone.
Jhansi hospital fire: 10 newborns dead in SNCU ward blaze, electrical short circuit suspected
Nov 16, 2024A fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, ripped through the Special Newborn Care Unit of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, tragically killing ten infants. The fire, exacerbated by an oxygen concentrator, spread rapidly, leading to chaos and frantic parents searching for their children.
10 newborns die as fire breaks out at Jhansi hospital
Nov 16, 2024A fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, ripped through the neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, India, tragically claiming the lives of at least 10 newborns. The late Friday night blaze injured 16 others and prompted a frantic evacuation.
Mentally ill woman kills infant daughter by slitting her throat in Jhansi
Oct 1, 2024In Jhansi district's Babina area, a mentally unstable woman allegedly killed her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter by slitting her throat and then attempted suicide. The woman, Rashmi Yadav, had been suffering from mental health issues since her husband's death. Her in-laws discovered the tragedy and called for help.
Killer hides 'dark secrets', serves in UP govt for 6 years before truth unfolds
Sep 9, 2024Anoop Dubey, convicted of a 2013 murder, worked undetected in the UP irrigation department for six years. He secured the job on compassionate grounds following his father's death. His criminal history came to light only after a court sentenced him to life imprisonment in August 2024, leading to an internal enquiry.
With a prayer on his lips, man who has seen action in 4 of India's 5 wars
Aug 16, 2024Subedar major (retd) V B Dixit, who retired in 1994, rejoined his unit in the 1999 Kargil war. He played a pivotal role in boosting soldier morale in previous wars. During the Kargil conflict, he initiated the first Bofors gun firing. His military contributions earned him notable citations from Indian presidents.
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