NHRC Demands Report on Odisha Hospital Fire, 12 Dead

• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg regarding the fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.
• The fire, which occurred in the ICU of the trauma care centre, has claimed 12 lives, with four others critically injured.
• The incident was reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit in the ICU, where 23 patients were being treated.
• Complainant Manoj Jena alleged gross negligence, lack of fire safety, and delayed rescue operations by hospital authorities.
• Jena requested a high-level inquiry, action against responsible parties, compensation for victims, and new safety guidelines.