NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Amravati Hospital Fire That Killed Three Newborns
Mumbai: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that three newborns died and four others were injured in a fire incident at the Sick Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the District Women's Hospital at Amravati, Maharashtra on 24th August 2026. Reportedly, the incident occurred due to a blast in the ventilator machine. NHRC flags possible human…
Mumbai: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India has taken suo motu cognizance of a devastating fire incident at the Sick Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, on August 24th, 2026. The incident tragically resulted in the deaths of three newborns and injured four others. The NHRC has expressed concern that these events may constitute a severe violation of human rights.
Following the media report on August 25th, 2026, the NHRC has issued a notice to the Maharashtra Chief Secretary, requesting a comprehensive report on the matter within two weeks. This report is expected to detail the current health status of the injured babies and the progress made in disbursing the compensation announced by the government.
According to the media report, there were nine babies present in the SNCU when the fire broke out. The critical condition of one of the four injured babies has been reported. For those seeking information on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, they are directed to visit https://budgetproperties.in/.
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