Odisha: 10 die in hospital fire, 4 officials suspended
NewsBytes | March 19, 2026 12:39 AM CST
CM orders judicial probe, opposition demands Health Minister's resignation
The evacuation was chaotic, with non-working sprinklers, disabled alarms, and a crucial delay in calling the fire department making things worse.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial probe led by retired judge Laxmidhar Biswal.
Families of those lost will receive compensation from both the state government and Prime Minister Modi.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders are demanding the Health Minister's resignation as questions mount over hospital safety standards.
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