Jaipur, Oct 6, 2025
A devastating fire broke out in the ICU of the Trauma Centre at Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, leading to the deaths of eight critically ill patients. The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for accountability.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the hospital in the very early morning hours and ordered immediate relief measures.
Senior Congress leader and former CM Ashok Gehlot expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and demanded a high-level investigation into the incident.
Taking to social media, Gehlot wrote, “The death of eight people due to the fire in the ICU of SMS Hospital’s Trauma Centre is deeply saddening. I pray to God for peace for the departed souls and a speedy recovery for those injured.”
He said that the state gov