Tragic Hospital Fire in Jhansi: Father Saves 7 Infants, Loses Twin Daughters

A devastating fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College's NICU claims 11 newborn lives, prompting a multi-tier investigation.

Yakoob Mansuri heroically rescued seven infants during the fire but tragically lost his twin daughters.
The fire, potentially caused by an electrical short circuit, resulted in the deaths of 11 infants, with severe overcrowding and equipment malfunctions noted.
Nurse Megha James played a critical role in the rescue efforts, saving 14-15 babies despite suffering burns herself.
Expired fire extinguishers and non-functional alarms were identified as significant safety lapses during the initial investigation.
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a three-tier investigation to determine the exact cause and accountability for the fire.