US EditionOdisha ICU fire toll rises to 12, Opposition demands Health Minister’s resignation
- On Tuesday, the death toll from Monday's fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack rose to 12, with two more patients succumbing to their injuries in the last 12 hours.
- The fire broke out in the trauma ICU on Sunday night, killing 10 patients initially; officials indicated a suspected electrical short circuit caused the tragedy affecting 14 patients in the 23-bed unit.
- Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik demanded the resignation of Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, citing "administrative negligence" and insisting on Rs 50 lakh compensation for each deceased victim's family.
- More than 24 hours after the incident, the government had yet to take action against anyone, though Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced retired district judge Laxmidhar Biswal would lead a judicial probe.
- Members of the BJD and Congress stalled State Assembly proceedings to protest the tragedy, with Patnaik stating the Health Department cannot hide behind "inquiries" while families mourn.
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Cuttack Hospital Fire Tragedy: Odisha Ex-CM Patnaik Demands State Health Minister's Resignation
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday demanded the resignation of the State Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the fire tragedy at the hospital in Cuttack, where 12 people lost their lives. India News | Cuttack Hospital Fire Tragedy: Odisha Ex-CM Patnaik Demands State Health Minister's Resignation.
Patnaik seeks Odisha health minister’s resignation over hospital fire deaths
Bhubaneswar, Mar 17 (PTI) Odisha’s Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the death of 12 people in the fire at the state-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Patnaik, who visited the hospital following the incident on Monday, raised the issue in the […]
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