Bhubaneswar, Mar, 21: The death toll in the fire incident at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital has risen to 11.
The Chief Minister visited SCB in Cuttack and reviewed the situation.
He announced financial assistance of rs25 lakh for the families of the deceased.
Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident.
Further action will be taken after the investigation report is submitted.
The Director General of Fire Services has been directed to supervise the investigation.
The Chief Minister stated that the major fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
The President has expressed grief over the fire incident at SCB Medical in Cuttack.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
He announced an additional assistance of rs2 lakh for the families of the deceased.
BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik has also expressed condolences over the SCB fire tragedy in Cuttack.
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