NHRC notice to UP govt, DGP over death of newborns in Jhansi hospital fire

Reportedly, police authorities have confirmed that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit and the babies who lost their lives were in incubators, it said.Accordingly, the rights panel said, notices were issued to the chief secretary and the Director General of Police of the state, seeking a detailed report within one week.The report should include the status of the FIR registered in the matter, action taken against officials responsible, the medical treatment being provided to the injured and compensation, if any, paid to the aggrieved families, it said.The commission said it would also like to know about the steps taken or proposed by the authorities to ensure that such incidents do not recur.The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a four-member committee to probe the fire incident.



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