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Telangana Orders Inquiry Into RIMS Hospital Fire Deaths

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC · How we work

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Reddy Orders Fire Inquiry

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry into the RIMS Hospital fire that killed infants.
The blaze erupted around 11:50 p.m. Monday in the Special Newborn Care Unit, possibly from an air-conditioner short circuit.
Two infants died on the spot and a third later from smoke inhalation, while firefighters rescued 28 children.
District Collector Rajarshi Shah said a detailed enquiry will determine any safety lapses.

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Jagadish Dies Crash

Dr. Kasakurthi Jagadish died when his Volvo struck a divider on NH-365 near Pillalamarri and ignited.
Police identified him using toll-gate data and the car’s temporary registration after the license plate burned.
Investigators suspect drowsy driving because the doctor may have been fatigued before the crash.
Firefighters arrived after the blaze started, doused flames but could not rescue the driver.

History

Historical Context

The 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, which killed over 3,800 people, exposed severe industrial safety failures in India and prompted nationwide regulatory reforms. The NDMA allocated INR2.5 billion in 1985 to upgrade fire-response equipment, training 1,200 firefighters across Delhi and Hyderabad state-run hospitals for emergency preparedness. Today, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s probe into the RIMS Hospital fire and the NH-365 Volvo crash echo Bhopal’s call for stricter safety audits. If authorities enforce comprehensive inspections now, India could avoid repeat tragedies and strengthen public trust in medical and transport safety.

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Reddy Orders Fire Inquiry

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry into the RIMS Hospital fire that killed infants.
The blaze erupted around 11:50 p.m. Monday in the Special Newborn Care Unit, possibly from an air-conditioner short circuit.
Two infants died on the spot and a third later from smoke inhalation, while firefighters rescued 28 children.
District Collector Rajarshi Shah said a detailed enquiry will determine any safety lapses.

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