"UP government should take action...": SP leader Dimple Yadav on Jhansi fire incident

"The incident is very unfortunate. I demand that the state government take action against those responsible for the tragedy. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their innocent children. The state government must assist and provide compensation to the affected families," said Dimple Yadav.

Jhansi District Magistrate Avinash Kumar stated that seven bodies have been identified and handed over to their relatives.

"The investigation to identify three others is still underway, and we are clarifying the situation regarding one child. We are in discussions with their relatives, and weight and measurements are being checked. Among the other children admitted, three are in serious condition. Prima facie, the situation seems to have arisen due to an electric short circuit," Avinash Kumar said.

Following the incident, opposition leaders criticised the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, for the fire.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief, describing the incident as "heart-wrenching" in a post on X.

"The fire at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost their innocent children. I pray to God to give them the strength to endure this immense loss. The local administration, under the state government's supervision, is making every effort to provide relief and conduct rescue operations," said PM Modi.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of Rs5 lakh for the families of the deceased newborns.

CM Adityanath also directed the Divisional Commissioner and Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Jhansi to submit a report on the incident within 12 hours.

The tragedy has left grieving families shattered, with many still searching for their missing children. (ANI)