Kolkata: A Covid-19 patient was killed in a fire that broke out in the Covid ward of Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, in West Bengal. The patient has been identified as Sandhya Roy, a resident of East Burdwan district.
The fire broke out in the wee hours of Saturday morning in the Radharani ward of the hospital. It has been transformed into a special ward for Covid treatment since the pandemic broke out. A five-member investigative team has been formed to ascertain the cause.
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Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari alleged that hospitals in the state have turned into a death trap for patients, and demanded a thorough inquiry into the incident.
Sandhya Mondal, became the latest victim at Covid Ward of Burdwan Medical College.
I demand a proper enquiry to fix responsibility & initiate proceeding against those found guilty. Also a compensation of Rs. 50 lakhs be handed over to the next of kin.— Suvendu Adhikari • ???????? ??????? (@SuvenduWB) January 29, 2022
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