A fire, believed to have been caused by a suspected short circuit, broke out at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur on Sunday night, killing eight people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the tragedy.

“The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,” Prime Minister's Office said on X.

2. The Rajasthan government on Monday formed a 6-member committee to probe the incident.

3. One of witnesses shared his horrifying experience stating his “mother, brother were still trapped inside the hospital” despite police informing “everyone had been evacuated”. Another claimed there was no equipment to douse the b

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