Massive fire breaks out at children’s eye hospital in Delhi

Mangalore Today News Network / India Today

New Delhi, June 5, 2024: A massive fire broke out at a children’s eye hospital in Delhi on Wednesday. Soon after the incident, as many as 12 fire tenders arrived at the spot, and efforts to douse the fire is underway.

The incident took place at Eye 7 Children’s Hospital in Lajpat Nagar.

As per the visuals, a dark plume of black smoke can be seen coming out of the building.

Further details regarding the incident are awaited.

In a similar incident earlier in May, at least seven newborns died after a major fire engulfed a children’s hospital in Delhi. According to the officials, a total of 12 newborn babies were safely evacuated from the hospital.

However, after the incident made headlines, it was found that the hospital had been marred by controversy a few years ago. Dr. Naveen Khichi, the owner of the hospital, was accused of assaulting a newborn during treatment. It was also found that the hospital was unregistered.