PIMS Fire Probe Claims a Similar Incident Occurred Few Weeks Ago
Considering the devastating event at PIMS Hospital, it has emerged that a fire had also broken out in the nursing … Read More The post PIMS Fire Probe Claims a Similar Incident Occurred Few Weeks Ago appeared first on ProPakistani .
A fire inquiry at PIMS Hospital revealed a similar fire had occurred in the nursing hostel roughly a month prior, prompting renewed concerns over safety deficiencies at the facility. The July 6 incident at the hostel's reception area damaged three sofa sets, yet the 78 female students inside the facility escaped unharmed. The inquiry committee suggested disciplinary measures against the hostel warden and security personnel, but lacked concrete evidence to pinpoint the fire's origin due to the absence of electrical or forensic data.
Security guards Wajid Mahmood and Shaukat Mahmood were found absent from their posts during their shift, while hostel warden Zainab Sahar was criticized for failing to keep essential records and adhere to standard operating procedures. It was also discovered that unauthorized men were residing in the female hostel. The lack of crucial safety features such as an emergency plan, fire alarms, and CCTV cameras further exacerbated the situation.
Despite suspending lower-level staff post-inquiry, the committee's recommendations remained unimplemented.
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