KTR Aids Families of Infants Killed in Adilabad RIMS Hospital Fire
BRS leader KTR provides financial aid to families of infants killed in the Adilabad RIMS Hospital short-circuit fire and slams the government.
In a gesture of solidarity and support, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) has extended financial assistance to the families of five infants who tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Adilabad RIMS Hospital. Visiting the bereaved parents on Sunday, KTR offered his deepest condolences and provided Rs 1 lakh to each of the five families on behalf of the BRS party.
The Tragedy at SNCU Ward
The heartbreaking incident occurred on the night of September 21 at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Telangana’s Adilabad district. Around 11:40 pm, a fire broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) ward, reportedly triggered by an electrical short-circuit. The blaze claimed the lives of five infants and left 28 others injured, sparking outrage over hospital safety and infrastructure.
KTR Slams Government Over Healthcare Collapse
Beyond the immediate financial aid, KTR has launched a scathing attack on the current Congress-led administration. He held Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directly responsible for the tragedy, alleging a systemic failure in the state's medical infrastructure.
Taking to the social media platform X, KTR asserted that the public healthcare sector has been "completely devastated" since the current government took office. He argued that such a catastrophic failure in a newborn care unit is a reflection of the government's negligence.
Demands for Justice and Compensation
The BRS leader has not only demanded accountability but has also called for significant government intervention to support the victims. KTR's demands include:
- Ex-gratia Payments: A demand for the government to provide Rs 25 lakh in compensation to each family that lost a child.
- Medical Care: An urgent call to ensure that the 28 infants injured in the fire receive immediate and superior medical treatment.
- Preventative Measures: A demand for the administration to implement strict safety protocols to ensure such a disaster never happens again in any public health facility.
"Chief Minister Revanth Reddy must bear full responsibility for this incident, as he has completely devastated the public healthcare sector since assuming office," KTR stated.