Delhi Hospital Owner Arrested After Fire Kills 7 Newborns

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:15pm on 26 May 2024,Sunday India

Dr. Naveen Khichi, owner of New Born Baby Care Hospital in Delhi, was arrested after a fire killed seven newborns. The unregistered hospital, fined in 2021, caught fire on Saturday night. Twelve newborns were rescued, but seven died. The fire spread to nearby buildings, but no other injuries were reported. The police may charge Dr. Khichi with culpable homicide. Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Kejriwal expressed their grief and announced compensation for the victims' families. An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.

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