Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Two More Infants Die After RIMS Adilabad Fire
A fire happened in a hospital unit for newborn babies.
It started late Monday night at RIMS in Adilabad.
The reported cause was a short circuit in an air conditioner.
The air conditioner had not been working properly for more than five months.
Two more babies later died while being treated.
The health minister said an inquiry committee would investigate what happened.
He promised action against officials found responsible.
The government also promised help for the families and steps to prevent similar incidents.
Two more infants died while receiving treatment after a fire at RIMS Adilabad.
The fire broke out late Monday night in the Special Newborn Care Unit.
The incident was reportedly caused by a short circuit in an air conditioner.
The air conditioner had allegedly been malfunctioning for more than five months.
Health Minister C. Damodar Rajanarsimha promised action against officials found guilty by an inquiry committee.
- Who
- Two infants died during treatment; Health Minister C. Damodar Rajanarsimha addressed the incident.
- What
- A fire broke out in the hospital’s Special Newborn Care Unit, followed by the deaths of two more infants.
- When
- The fire occurred late Monday night; the minister made his statement on Tuesday.
- Where
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Adilabad.
- Why
- The fire was reported to have been caused by a short circuit in an air conditioner that had malfunctioned for more than five months.
- Location
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad
- Affected unit
- Special Newborn Care Unit
- Fire timing
- Late Monday night
- Reported cause
- Short circuit in an air conditioner
- Equipment issue
- The air conditioner had reportedly malfunctioned for over five months
- Investigation
- An inquiry committee was constituted
- Government response
- The health minister promised action against guilty officials and assistance for bereaved families