Burdwan Medical College and Hospital

Burdwan Medical College and Hospital: 60-year-elderly person killed as fire breaks out inside Covid ward

As indicated by police sources, the fire broke out around 4:30 am at block number 6 of Radharani ward in the medical clinic. Radharani ward is assigned as a Covid ward in the emergency clinic.

A 60-YEAR-OLD lady patient kicked the bucket after a fire broke out at a Covid-19 ward of Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in the early long stretches of Saturday. Clinic specialists have set up a six-part enquiry advisory group to find out the reason for the fire. The state wellbeing office has likewise set up an enquiry board of trustees to test the episode.

Police recognized the expired as Sandhya Mondol (60), an occupant of Bormuria town in Purba Bardhaman region. As per police sources, the fire broke out around 4:30 am at block number 6 of Radharani ward in the emergency clinic. Radharani ward is assigned as a Covid ward in the emergency clinic

We got a bring in the early hours from emergency clinic staff. We raced to the emergency clinic. In the mean time, we were informed that a specific bed was ablaze. Clinic staff and security work force utilized fire dousers to control the blast. They promptly cleared three different patients who were in the ward. A fire motor showed up, as well. Tragically we were unable to save the patient who had very nearly 100% consumes. In any case, different patients are protected and have been moved to different wards. Our staff guaranteed that," Prabir Sengupta, head of the clinical school clinic, told mediapersons.

"We have framed an advisory group to enquire into the matter. We have enlisted a FIR and a measurable group will visit our emergency clinic and the ward. There was no gear joined to the bed other than an oxygen source. After the fire, a lighter was found close to the bed," Sengupta added.

As indicated by sources, the fire was spotted by certain patients, who raised an alert. Smoke filled the ward. Medical clinic staff attempted to control the fire. A fire motor before long arrived at the spot. Specialists are examining the way in which that specific bed burst in into flames.

A five-part enquiry board of trustees will present a report before the state wellbeing division inside 24 hours.

It is an appalling episode. Be that as it may, this shows the truth of state-run medical services in Bengal. The Chief Minister [Mamata Banerjee] continues saying that everything is great. In any case, see the genuine picture," Dilip Ghosh, BJP national VP, told mediapersons.

"It is most certainly an appalling episode. Specialists should be more cautious and have preventive measures set up. In any case, it is likewise flighty for BJP pioneers to fault the state government," said TMC MP Sougata Roy.

Sandhya Mondal, turned into the most recent casualty at Covid Ward of Burdwan Medical College. I request an appropriate enquiry to fix liability and start continuing against those saw as liable. Additionally a pay of Rs 50 lakhs be given over to the closest relative." Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Suvendu Adhikari tweeted.