Delhi News Live Updates: The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. (Express Photo)Delhi News Highlights: The children’s hospital in East Delhi, where a fire broke out Saturday night, leading to seven newborns losing their lives, was running despite its registration with the Directorate General of Health Services expiring nearly two months ago., officials said Sunday. The Delhi police had, earlier today, arrested Dr Naveen, the owner of the New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar. According to the Delhi Fire Services, the blaze erupted at the hospital at around 11.30 pm following which nine fire tenders were rushed to the site. The fire is suspected to have been caused by short-circuit.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next kin of each deceased, news agency PTI reported. “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,” Modi said in a post on X.
In a second such case, three individuals were killed in a fire that engulfed a residential building in the Krishna Nagar district of East Delhi during the early hours of Sunday. These incidents occurred shortly after a massive fire in Gujarat’s Rajkot city killed at least 27 people as a crowded game zone caught fire and the building collapsed.
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Delhi children's hospital fire: NCPCR chief blames authorities for tragedy
NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo on Sunday blamed the authorities for the fire which erupted at a private children's hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar which claimed the lives of seven infants, news agency PTI reported. "The way oxygen was being filled in the hospital was hazardous. Our member visited the hospital and will be submitting her report soon and then we will be issuing a notice to Delhi government in the matter," PTI quoted Kanoongo as saying in a video message. The NCPCR chief further accused the Delhi government of not paying attention to the notice of the commission in 2021, which recommended regular fire safety audits at hospitals which had Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Special Newborn Care Unit, among other medical facilities for children.
Delhi children's hospital fire: PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to next kin of deceased
A day after a fire at the New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar took the lives of seven newborns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next kin of deceased. "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," Modi said in a post on X. According to the Delhi Fire Services, the blaze erupted at 11.30 pm following which nine fire tenders were rushed to the site. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Gurgaon schools to remain closed from May 27 to May 31 for classes nursery to 8
In the wake of increasing heat, Gurgaon DC Nishant Kumar Yadav on Sunday ordered closure of schools for nursery to class 8 in the district from May 27 to 31. The orders have been issued under the directives of the Director of Secondary Education, Haryana, Panchkula.
'Heartbreaking', says Rahul Gandhi on Delhi children's hospital fire
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday called death ofr seven infants in the fire incident at New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar "extremely heartbreaking". "My deepest condolences to all the grieving parents and relatives. I hope that the injured children recover and get well as soon as possible," Rahul said in a post on X. The owner of the children's hospital, Dr Naveen, was earlier arrested by the Delhi police after being detained for questioning. The blaze erupted on Saturday night at around 11.30 pm following which nine fire tenders were rushed to the site.
Delhi children's hospital fire: Additional chief secretary Ashwini Kumar orders magisterial inquiry
A day after a blaze erupted at the New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar killing seven infants, additional chief secretary and revenue secretary Ashwini Kumar ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. Kumar directed the district magistrate (Shahadra) to ascertain the circumstances that led to the tragedy, and recommend measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
'EC allowing every wrong practice by the BJP', says AAP Lok Sabha candidate Somnath Bharti
Aam Aadmi Party Lok Sabha candidate from New Delhi Somnath Bharti alleged that the Election Commission is allowing every wrong practice by the BJP, news agency PTI reported. "Being the INDIA alliance candidate, I inspected a few booths yesterday. The rule says that no party symbol should be visible within 200 metres of distance from the polling station," Bharti said. He added that the EC had not mentioned that this rule does not apply to everyone. "If you are from BJP, you can do anything and no one will stop you," PTI quoted Bharti as saying.
Delhi children's hospital fire: Owner is absconding, say officials
Dr Naveen, the owner of the New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar where the fire took place, is currently absconding, officials have informed.
A massive blaze erupted at a children’s hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of East Delhi on Saturday night, resulting in the loss of seven newborns. The Delhi Fire Services said it received a call at 11.32 pm and nine fire tenders were rushed to the site. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj directs chief secy to ensure speedy probe into Delhi children's hospital fire
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday directed the chief secretary to ensure a speedy inquiry into the fire incident at a private children's hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar.
Following the incident, Bharadwaj sent directions to Health Secretary SB Deepak Kumar and Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar. In the communication, he said directions were emailed to Deepak Kumar since he was not responding to phone calls and messages.
He demanded a thorough inquiry to identify the people responsible for the negligence.
Bharadwaj said that rescued infants would receive free treatment at top private hospitals through Farishtey scheme.
To aid the affected families, he ordered quick compensation and urged authorities to speed up the arrests of those accountable for the hospital's management.
Delhi hospital fire: NCPCR deploys team to investigate
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has deployed a team to probe into the fire incident at a private children's hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar that left seven newborns dead.
In a post on X, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairperson (NCPCR) Priyank Kanoongo said the commission has taken cognisance of the fire incident and the newborns' deaths.
An NCPCR team will visit the hospital to investigate the incident, Kanoongo said.
For many elderly people in Delhi, Lok Sabha vote was all about ensuring their safety
Turning to some election-related news, Indian Express' Arnabjit Sur spoke to some of the elderly who came out to vote during Saturday’s Lok Sabha polls in New Delhi despite the relentless heat.
While some said they were concerned about ensuring safety “from intruders barging into” their homes and daylight robberies, many said they were worried about how to ensure a secure future for the youth.
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Fire tragedy at a hospital in Delhi is heart-rending, says PM Modi
PM Modi expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their children in the fire incident at a hospital in Delhi.
'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,' he wrote in a post on X.
In Pics | Massive fire at baby care centre located in Delhi's Vivek Vihar
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'Death of children due to fire at Delhi hospital is heart-rending, pray for recovery of those injured', says President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conveyed her heartfelt condolences, describing the loss of children in the Delhi hospital fire as deeply saddening. She extended prayers for strength to the grieving parents during this difficult time.
"The news of death of many children due to fire in a hospital in Vivek Vihar, Delhi is heart-rending. May God give strength to the bereaved parents and relatives to bear this shock. I pray for the speedy recovery of other children injured in this incident," the president said in a post on X.
‘Incident of fire in a children's hospital is heartbreaking, guilty will not be spared’ says Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed profound sadness on Sunday over the fire at a children's hospital in Vivek Vihar, resulting in the loss of seven newborn lives. Describing the incident as heartbreaking, he said that investigations into its causes are underway.
"This incident of fire in a children's hospital is heartbreaking. We all stand with those who lost their innocent children in this accident. Government and administration officials are busy providing treatment to the injured at the spot. The causes of the incident are being investigated and whoever is responsible for this negligence will not be spared," he said.
Fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi, three dead
Three individuals lost their lives in a fire that erupted in a residential building located in the Krishna Nagar district of east Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, the Delhi Fire Services said.
"We received a call of fire at 2.35 am from Krishna Nagar. The fire was doused at 7.20 am. Total five fire tenders were rushed to the spot," Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg said.
"A total of 13 people were rescued but three were declared dead," he said.
Seven newborns die in fire at East Delhi children's hospital; Legal action initiated against owner
- On May 25, 2024, at approximately 11:30 PM, a PCR call concerning a fire was received at PS Vivek Vihar.
- Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a fire had broken out in Baby Care New Born Hospital at C-54, Vivek Vihar, also affecting its adjacent building.
- The SHO, ATO Vivek Vihar, and ACP Vivek Vihar also reached the spot
- Inside the hospital, there were 12 newborn babies admitted, with one already deceased prior to the fire.
- All 12 newborn babies were successfully rescued from the hospital and relocated to East Delhi Advance NICU Hospital for treatment.
- Tragically, 6 of the rescued babies were declared brought dead, resulting in a total of 7 casualties.
- Legal action is being pursued against the owner of the hospital, identified as Naveen Kichi residing at 258, Bharon Enclave, Paschim Vihar, Delhi.
- The deceased bodies have been transferred to GTB Hospital for postmortem examinations.
Visual of the aftermath of the fire at a Baby Centre in Delhi's Vivek Vihar
Here is the visual of the aftermath of the fire at a Baby Centre in Delhi's Vivek Vihar. " At least 7 newborns lost their lives in a fire that broke out at a children’s hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of East Delhi on Saturday night.
Fire at East Delhi children's hospital claims six newborn lives; 5 undergoing treatment
A fire at a children's hospital in East Delhi has claimed the lives of six newborns. The blaze broke out in the baby care unit on Saturday night, with twelve infants rushed to another hospital for treatment.
Dr. Ramji Bhardwaj confirmed the loss of six newborns upon arrival, while one remains in critical condition and five babies are receiving treatment.
ASI Roop Kishor, along with ACP Jagdish and DCP Rajeev from PS Vivek Vihar, are present at the scene.
6 newborns killed in massive fire at baby care centre in Vivek Vihar
News agency ANI shared some visuals from the Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar where a massive fire broke out last night claiming the lives of 6 newborn babies.
Fire engulfs baby care centre in Vivek Vihar
At least 11 newborns were rescued after a fire broke out at a children’s hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of East Delhi on Saturday night. No official word is in yet on any casualties as rescue operations are still on. The Delhi Fire Services said it received a call at 11.32 pm and nine fire tenders were rushed to the site. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.